Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, ca. 1260
MS M.111 fol. 220r

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Apostle Peter, nimbed, raising right hand, pointing, and holding book in left hand, is seated on bench before three figures. One figure, crowned, standing, raises right hand and holds book in left hand. Two other figures are seated. One figure holds book in right hand and raises left hand. The other figure wears pointed cap.
Scene within initial S decorated with foliate ornament and marginal extender.
Beginning of II Peter.