Bible (The Hague, KB, 132 F 21)

Job on the dunghill is tormented by his wife and comforted
by a friend, f. 256v.

Colloquial name(s): Bible

Official name(s): The Hague, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 132 F 21

Date: c. 1240-60 (source)

Origin: Paris, France (source)

Online facsimile available via: Koninklijke Bibliotheek Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts

This copy of the Bible is illustrated with 88 historiated initials (source). The illustrations are thought to be the work of a follower of Mathurin atelier (source).

Basic descriptions of the illustrations are provided by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek with the facsimile - just click on the 'images and description' link at the bottom of the page.