Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 191r

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Rehoboam: taking Counsel (?) -- Rehoboam, crowned, arms raised and outstretched, is flanked by four men, two wearing caps, two gesturing toward him and two with right hand on breast. All are flanked by two buildings, or cities, with closed portals. Burnished gold background.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial A.
Illustration of II Kings 12:6-10 (Vulg., III Kings).