Fol. 20v, Exodus, historiated initial H, Moses and two followers with the tablets of the law
An open book with yellowed pages and black text. The left page has a large decorative letter and a historiated initial. The initial depicts a man in a white robe holding two stone tablets, accompanied by two followers. The man wears a halo and has a brown beard; one companion wears green and the other wears red. The initial is outlined in blue, with red and gold accents. The right page has a blue, red, and gold title at the top reading "EXO". The book's cover is dark brown. The pages have visible signs of aging, including darker spots and discoloration. The image shows the book lying flat on a grey surface.
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