Image of Opening of Proverbs

Opening of Proverbs

Image description: Bible France; circa 1260 Language: French Source/Shelfmark: Yates Thompson 9, f.1 [Whole folio] Beginning of the Book of Proverbs. Rehoboam with book on his lap, sitting at the feet of King Solomon, who holds a birch rod. Below, Solomon enthroned with crown and sceptre; a soldier in armour with sword raised holds naked child ready to divide it. One woman kneels with hands in attitude of supplication, while another stands in a relaxed pose. Text with decorated initial 'L'. At the foot, a marginal drawing of a bird, and a dog chasing a rabbit Image taken from Bible. Originally published/produced in France; circa 1260.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: alphabet / written language / initial / text

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