Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 045r

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Left column:
Ahasuerus: Esther's Feast --Behind draped table, Esther, crowned, raising left hand, looks toward Ahasuerus, crowned, his left hand on the table on which are cups, loaves (?), plates, pitchers, bowls containing food. Esther and Ahasuerus are flanked by woman, veiled with wimple, and man. Before the table are two musicians, playing fiddle and harp. Between them dog chews bone.Right column: