Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 392v

See more information »

Initial:
Half figure of Paul, nimbed, holding sword with left hand and raising right hand within initial P decorated with foliate ornament.
Apostle, Paul: let down in Basket -- In window of tower, man, raising left hand, with right hand holds cord attached to basket in which is bust of Paul, nimbed.
Scene within initial P decorated with foliate ornament.
Margin:
Gold balls, and vine decorated with balls and foliate ornament terminating in foliate medallion enclosing fantastic animal.
Beginning of II Corinthians, Prologue II and II Corinthians.