Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 337r

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Beginning of Micah.
Micah: Prophecy -- Micah, wearing hat, holds scroll with pseudo-inscription in left hand. At right is king, crowned, seated on bench, with right hand and left forefinger raised. Beside him on bench is second king, crowned, wearing pointed hat, with right leg on left knee, raising right forefinger. Scene in decorated initial U.
In lower margin is bird and fantastic animal, wearing hood. At right is Micah, wearing hat, holding scroll with pseudo-inscription in left hand and raising right forefinger, beside two buildings.
In right margin is crane with open beak.