Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

James.
Bologna, Italy, ca. 1270
MS G.38.II, fol. 271v

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Apostle, James Minor: Scene, Vision of Christ or Apostle, James Minor: Scene, preaching -- In upper register of initial I, Christ, crossed decorated nimbus, gesturing with right hand, raising left hand, looks down toward James Minor, pearled nimbus, gesturing with raised right hand before three men, two only partially visible. Christ below arch supported by two short columns, above building.
In left margin, nude man, body partially draped, raising leaf with right hand, standing on left toes atop the initial, wearing hat terminating in foliage at base of decorated vertical bar.
Below the initial, as atlante, man supporting initial on back, blowing curved horn.
In lower margin, two medallions of decorated foliate vine enclose man wearing cap, holding round object with right hand, gesturing and looking toward woman raising right hand at right.