Hebrew Bible In Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts

Sed-Rajna, Gabrielle. Hebrew Bible In Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts. New York: Rizzoli, (1987). Folio. 173pp. Blue cloth with blind stamped title on cover, gold lettering on spine in original printed light blue dust jacket. 80 illustrations, of which 60 are in color and tipped in. A stunning collection of illustrations of biblical scenes from Hebrew manuscripts. As with medieval Christian art, these illustrations depict biblical figures in medieval aristocratic dress. Thus, figures like David and Solomon look like Christian monarchs rather than Jews. Includes quotes from midrashic sources, which serve as the source for many of the details depicted. Rippling to inside of dj. Top of dj creased. Overall in very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (38190) $65