Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 230r

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Hebrews Three: captured (?) -- Man, possibly prince of eunuchs, wearing pointed hat, raising left hand, and indicating book on foliate lectern with right hand, is seated on chair before group of six men, probably including Daniel and Three Hebrews. One is wearing pointed hat, another crown, and a third, cap; three raise right hand. All are seated on bench. Burnished gold background.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament in initial S and on extender. Animal heads in initial.
Illustration of Daniel 1:3-6.