Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, perhaps Lombardy, 1320
MS M.215 fol. 230r

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Solomon: Scene, expounding Book of Wisdom (?) -- Solomon, crowned, holding scepter in right hand and raising left hand, is seated on bench looking toward man, wearing hat, raising right hand, standing before him. Pink background.
Foliate ornament and fantastic animal on extenders of initial D.
Beginning of Wisdom of Solomon.