Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 343r

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Apostle, Paul: preaching -- Apostle Paul, decorated nimbus, raising right hand, pointing, and holding cross-staff in left hand, preaches to two Romans wearing pointed hats. The first figure raises his right hand. All figures are seated on bench.
Scene within decorated initial P, stem forming marginal extender inhabited by hybrid animal.
Illustration for beginning of Romans.