Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 395r

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Initial:
Apostle, Paul: preaching -- Paul, nimbed, stands holding sword with right hand, and gesturing with left hand toward three men, including bishop wearing miter and pallium, raising right hand, and monk.
Scene within initial decorated with foliate ornament and with foliate extenders.
Margin:
Gold balls, and vine decorated with balls and foliate ornament terminating in foliate medallion enclosing animal.
Beginning of Galatians.