Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, between 1250 and 1300
MS M.193 fol. 103r

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Abimelech: Messenger of Zebul reporting -- Abimelech, crowned, holding scepter with right hand, gesturing with left hand, seated on bench, looks toward soldier wearing mail, with sword at waist, holding shield with right hand, indicating upward with left hand. Figures below double arch, against gold background, enclosed in initial P decorated with foliate ornament. Beginning of Judges.