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Single Leaf from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Jonah Swallowed by the Whale

Cleveland Museum of Art

Medieval manuscript page with text in Latin written in black ink. Two columns of text. Decorative border with blue, red, gold, and orange colors. Border has vines with flowers and leaves. Large illuminated initial "E" with red text. Text includes "et factum est". Lower left corner has circular illustration of Jonah being swallowed by a whale. Jonah is depicted in white clothing. Whale is blue with a large open mouth. Illustration surrounded by gold border with blue background. Page number "10" is written at top center.

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