Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps in Tábara, ca. 940-945
MS M.644 fol. 244r

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Right half of scene; left half on facing fol. 243v.
Mountain with trees; inscription LAPIS SINE MANIBUS UBI FACTUS EST UELUT MONS MAGNUS.
Nebuchadnezzar: Wise Men consulted (Daniel 2:2) -- Nebuchadnezzar crowned, seated on bench before five nimbed men; inscription NABUQUODONOSOR UBI SAPIENTES BABILONIS SUPER SOMNIUM SUUM INTERROGAT.
Illustration for Jerome, In Danielem.