Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, perhaps Lombardy, 1320
MS M.215 fol. 340v

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Zephaniah, nimbed, is seated, holding side of initial with left hand. Pink background.
Foliate ornament on extenders of initial U and in center margin inhabited by human head wearing dunce cap of foliage.
Beginning of Zephaniah (Vulg., Sophonias).