Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, between 1250 and 1300
MS M.193 fol. 488r

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Decorated initial M enclosing two foliate vine scrolls terminating with two confronted animal heads, mouths open. Beginning of Priscillian Prologue of Mark. Initial I enclosing Mark, nimbed, right hand raised, standing below arch with roof surmounted by chimney; winged evangelist symbol (lion), with open book, below feet of Mark. Beginning of Mark