Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 638r

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John, nimbed, right hand at his breast, palm outward, and holding palm of martyrdom in left hand, is flanked by two male figures, nimbed, each touching nimbus of John with right hand.
Figures against blue background within initial Q decorated with foliate extenders.
Beginning of I John.