Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, perhaps Oxford, ca. 1265
MS G.42 fol. 368r

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Apostle, Peter: receiving Keys -- Christ, cross nimbed, with right hand, extends two keys toward Peter, nimbed and tonsured, who grasps keys with left hand and raises right hand.
Scene on pink patterned background within initial P decorated with extensions containing foliate ornament.
Beginning of I Peter.