Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 324v

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Initial L:
Winged ox, decorated nimbus, as symbol of Evangelist Luke holding scroll.
Figure within decorated initial L with marginal extender.
Illustration for beginning of Priscillian Prologue of Luke.
Initial F:
Zacharias: Annunciation -- Zacharias, decorated nimbus, wearing hood, swinging censer held in right hand, kneels before draped altar behind which is angel, decorated nimbus, raising right hand pointing.
Scene within decorated initial F with marginal extender inhabited by hybrid animal.
Illustration for Luke 1:8-20.