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Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 11v
Eve: Creation -- Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, right hand raised and extended, left hand extended, stands before Adam, nude, reclining on ground, resting his head on his left arm. Eve, nude, emerges from right side of Adam, hands joined and extended toward Christ-Logos. Scene with three trees; diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, rinceau, in margin inhabited by hybrid woman, playing tambourine opposite rabbit standing upright on back legs.
Illustration of Genesis 2:21-23.
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