Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 363r

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Initial:
Half figure of man raising right hand within initial Q decorated with foliate ornament.
Luke (?), seated on bench, raising right hand within initial F, decorated with foliate ornament and with foliate extender.
Margin:
Gold balls, and vine decorated with balls and foliate ornament terminating in foliate medallion enclosing animal.
Beginning of Luke.