Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 305r

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Beginning of Ezekiel.
Ezekiel: Vision of Shekinah -- Within decorated intial E is seraphim, nimbed, surrounded by four beasts, all nimbed. All are above four wheels, amid clouds.
In left margin is fantastic animal and man, wearing hat, touching left hand to top of his head, standing on second fantastic animal.
In lower margin is bird; table with upside down pots; man, wearing hat, turning potter's wheel, upon which is pot; and man, wearing hat, with right forefinger raised, and left hand extended.
In right margin is man, seated on bench, holding goblet in his right hand.