Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, between 1250 and 1300
MS M.193 fol. 303v

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Solomon, crowned, seated on bench, holding raised sword with right hand, gestures upward with left hand. Three soldiers wearing mail, one only top of head visible stand before him, the foremost holding shield and spear. All within initial D, decorated with foliate ornament. Beginning of Wisdom of Solomon Pen flourished initial.