Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, probably Paris, first quarter of the 14th century
MS M.433 fol. 39v

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Song of Solomon: Illustration -- Two veiled women stand at left, including one gesturing to crowned king, gesturing, standing beside woman, veiled, both before building. To right are three sheep, laying down, and God (?), possibly nimbed, gesturing with right hand.
Illustration at beginning of Song of Solomon