Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, possibly Corbie, 1229
MS M.163 fol. 381r

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1) Decorated initial Q, at beginning of unidentified text (quoting Jerome's apologia to Pammachius against Jovinianus).
2) Decorated initial P, at beginning of Argument to Philippians.
3) Apostle, Paul: Baptism -- Apostle Paul, nude, in font, is baptized by Ananias, left hand holding book, right hand held in blessing.
Scene against gold background within decorated initial P, at beginning of Philippians.