David and Joel, c.1240, Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment

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David and Joel, c.1240, Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment

An enormous Illumination of the Old Testament prophets David and Joel, standing in front of what appears a portion of a cityscape, holding scrolls. These Old Testament scripture verses understood a reference to the Pentecost. As the artist paid careful attention to the serious potential of the figures, this illumination shows their facial features finely drawn, their gestures bold, and their drapery angular.

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David and Joel, c.1240, Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment

Unknown, German Illuminator (13th - Century)

An enormous Illumination of the Old Testament prophets David and Joel, standing in front of what appears a portion of a cityscape, holding scrolls. These Old Testament scripture verses understood a reference to the Pentecost. As the artist paid careful attention to the serious potential of the figures, this illumination shows their facial features finely drawn, their gestures bold, and their drapery angular.