Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Czech Republic, Prague or Raudnitz, 1391
MS M.833 fol. 155v

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Within initial O:
Solomon, holding scepter in left hand and resting right hand on knee, is seated on bench with Queen of Sheba holding object, possibly globe, in left hand and touching the scepter with right hand. Both are crowned and wearing robes trimmed with vair.
Filigree decoration in background of scene and foliate decoration in initial and on extenders.
Beginning of Song of Solomon.