Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 358v

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Apostle Paul, decorated nimbus, turning head to left, is seated on bench. He raises right hand, pointing, and holds sword in left hand.
Figure within decorated initial P, stem forming marginal extender inhabited by hybrid animal.
Illustration for beginning of II Thessalonians.