The Morgan Picture Bible, f. 21r

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Title

The Morgan Picture Bible, f. 21r

Description

Upper Register- The Philistine defeat of the Israelites and the death of Eli's sons. The Ark of the Covenant's subsequent capture by the victorious Philistines.

Lower Register- Eli's death after receiving the news of his sons' defeat. The destruction of the image of the Philistine god, Dagon, after the captured Ark of the Covenant is placed upon his altar.

1 Samuel 4-5.

Creator

Unknown, France

Source

MS M. 638

Publisher

Pierpont Morgan Library

Date

c. 1240

Rights

Public Domain

Format

Vellum, 390 x 300 mm

Language

Latin, Perisan, Judeo-Persian

Type

Still Image