Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, perhaps Oxford, ca. 1265
MS G.42 fol. 371r

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Apostle Andrew, pearled nimbus, is bound to transverse cross against pink patterned background within initial S decorated with marginal extensions containing foliate ornament.
Beginning of III John.
Apostle Jude, pearled nimbus, holding book in right hand and raising his left hand stands against blue patterned background within initial I decorated with marginal extension containing foliate ornament and fantastic animal.
Beginning of Jude.
Christ: Head of John on Breast or Christ: Last Supper -- Evangelist John, pearled nimbus, eyes closed, right hand on face, left hand on table, rests head on breast of Christ, cross nimbed, right hand raised, loaf in raised left hand. Both are seated behind draped table set with vessels, utensils, bread and fish.
Scene on pink patterned background within initial A decorated with marginal extensions containing foliate ornament.
Beginning of Revelation.