Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Northeastern France, during last quarter of the 13th century
MS M.969 fol. 442v

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Beginning of James.
Apostle, James Minor: Scene, thrown from pulpit -- In uppermost compartment of decorated intialI, man holds Apostle James Minor over side of tower.
Apostle, James Minor: Martyrdom -- In center compartment of decorated initial I, man, holding club in both hands raises it to strike Apostle James Minor, seated in ground, right hand raised.
Apostle, James Minor: Letter -- In lowest compartment of decorated initial I, James Minor, nimbed, sits in chair and writes in open book on desk.
In margin are three birds.