Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Titus.
Bologna, Italy, ca. 1270
MS G.38.II, fol. 252r

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Apostle, Paul: Letter to Titus -- Paul, decorated nimbus, gesturing with right hand, holding book with left hand, looking toward bishop, wearing miter, chasuble, raising left hand, at right.
All within initial P at beginning of Titus.
In lower margin, decorated vine forming two medallions enclosing nude man, body partially draped blowing curved horn; man holding book with both hands, standing on one leg.
Pen-flourished initial T.