Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 169r

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Naomi and Elimelech: in Moab -- Naomi, veiled, holding baby, swaddled, in her arms follows other son, either Mahlon or Chilion, wearing hat, holding with right hand staff, draped with cloth, on left shoulder, and holding walking stick in left hand. Before them walks Elimelech, wearing cap and hat, holding staff, draped with cloth, on left shoulder with both hands. Scene against background of burnished gold and pink diaper, within frame of pink and blue with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Ruth.