Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, possibly Paris, between 1250 and 1275
MS M.970 fol. 88v

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Beginning of I Samuel (Vulg., I Kings).
Ark of Covenant: taken by Philistines - Philistine, wearing armor, raises sword in right hand to smite Hophni or Phinehas, wearing pointed hat, kneeling on ground. Scene in decorated initial F.