Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.323 II, fol. 12r

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Fool, draped in mantle, holding club in right hand and loaf in left hand, flanked by two trees. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, and two birds, on extender of initial C.
Illustration of Psalm 53 (Vulg., 52).