The Morgan Picture Bible, f. 3v

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Dublin Core

Title

The Morgan Picture Bible, f. 3v

Description

Upper Register- After the capture of Lot, Abraham and his men attack the enemy encampment. The surprised men attempt to don armor and weapons, but they are too late.

Lower Register- Abraham rescues Lot and his family, receiving the blessing of the king of Salem. Later, while in Sodom, Lot offers hospitality to two angels of the Lord. An angry mob confronts Lot, but the angels prepare to strike the mob in defense of Lot and his family.

Genesis 14
Genesis 19

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