Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

II Peter.
Bologna, Italy, ca. 1270
MS G.38.II, fol. 274r

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Apostle, Peter: Letter II -- In upper loop of initial S, Peter, pearled nimbus, holding key with left hand, extends right hand downward, holding scroll, grasped by both hands of man below.
Beginning of II Peter.
Grotesque bird next to the initial, vertical bar emerging from open bill showing teeth, body of drapery.
In lower margin, decorated foliate vine inhabited by nude man, body partially draped, raising right hand, looking toward woman wearing snood gesturing with right hand, left hand supporting dog.