Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 398v

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Initial:
Half figure of man in initial P decorated with foliate extension.
Apostle, Paul: Letter to Philippians -- Paul, nimbed, holding sword with right hand and scroll with left hand, looks toward two men, raising right hand.
Scene within initial P decorated with foliate ornament and with foliate extender.
Margin:
Gold balls, bird and foliate medallion enclosing moth.
Beginning of Philippians, Argument and Philippians.