Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 145r

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Micah of Mount Ephraim: Worship of Idol -- Two men, one hooded, blow trumpets, holding them with both hands. Before them, two men or youths, one wearing cap, holds head of sheep and the other beheads sheep holding sword with right hand at neck of sheep, and holding head of sheep with left hand. At right is column with capital, on top of which are two gold idols. Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament on extenders of initial A.
Illustration of Judges 17:5.