Fitting the Tree of Jesse inside the shape of an initial L? This scribe knows all about effective us
Fitting the Tree of Jesse inside the shape of an initial L? This scribe knows all about effective use of space!It’s likely that the lower three figures are Jesse, David, and Solomon from the bottom up, and the topmost figure is Christ– but would that make the second figure the Virgin Mary? Her hair is uncovered! Which seems like it would be a rare occurrence, especially for this codex.Manuscript description and digital images can be found here at OPenn.Fol. 326v, Ms. Codex 236Title: Bible. Latin. Vulgate. [Biblia sacra manuscripta] [manuscript]Origin: [France?, ca. 1235-1240] -- source link
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