Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 51v

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Within initial U:
Moses: Law, Offering of Herd -- Two men, both wearing soft pointed hats, kneel before draped altar, each with arms raised holding animal, possibly lamb.
Scene against plain background, within initial decorated with geometric ornament and with extenders that include fantastic animals.
Beginning of Leviticus.