Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, perhaps Oxford, ca. 1265
MS G.42 fol. 369v

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Apostle, Paul: Execution -- Executioner, wearing cap, raises sword behind his head in right hand, and rests left hand on head of Paul, kneeling, blindfolded, hands joined and raised.
Scene on pink patterned background within initial Q decorated with marginal extensions containing foliate ornament.
Beginning of I John.