Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 378r

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Initial S:
Evangelist John, decorated nimbus, seated on bench, holds scroll in both hands.
Figure within decorated initial S with marginal extender.
Illustration for beginning of II John.
Evangelist John, decorated nimbus, seated at desk, writes on ruled parchment. He holds scraper in his left hand and pen in his right hand.
Illustration for beginning of III John.
Initial I:
Apostle Jude, nimbed, hooded, stands within architectural setting and holds scroll in both hands.
Figure with lower register of decorated initial I. In upper register is hybrid animal. Initial I surmounts second hybrid animal forming marginal extender.
Illustration for beginning of Jude.