Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 361v

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Apostle Paul, decorated nimbus, holds sword in right hand and raises left hand, pointing, before two male figures, wearing pointed caps (Hebrews). All figures are seated on bench.
Figures within decorated initial M with marginal extender.
Illustration for beginning of Hebrews.
Above initial, bar border to left of text, inhabited by hybrid animal.