Fol. 205r, Job, historiated initial V, Job on the dungheap given a gold earring by one of his sisters
Medieval manuscript page with yellowed parchment, black handwritten text in Latin using calligraphy, a decorative initial "V" in red, blue, and gold. The initial encloses a scene of Job on the dungheap given a gold earring by one of his sisters. Job sits on a pile of waste with a white beard and dark tunic, looking up at a woman. She wears a white head covering and a blue and red dress. The manuscript's right edge shows signs of wear. A blue and red line frames the text on the right. The top features an illuminated title in red and blue. A number 205 appears in the top right corner.
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