Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 426v

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Beginning of Philemon.
Apostle, Paul: in Prison -- Paul, nimbed, standing on crenellated tower, extends letter with both hands toward man, tonsured, raising left hand. Figures within decorated initail P.
In lower margin nude man aims bow and arrow.