Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 12v

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Scene, Liturgical: Prayer -- Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, with hands joined and raised, kneels, looking up, before draped altar below three arches. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, rinceau, in margin inhabited by bird, possibly hawk, and dog.
Illustration of Genesis 2:2-3.