Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 3r

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Within initial F:
Jerome, nimbed and tonsured, dressed as cleric, is seated on bench before desk and writes with quill in right hand and holds scraper in left hand.
Figure is against blue background, within initial; extenders are decorated with geometric ornament and fantastic animals.
Beginning of Jerome, Epistle to Paulinus.