Manuscript Leaf with Opening of The Book of Nehemias, from a Bible, ca. 1280–1300, Made in probably Paris, France, French, Tempera and gold on parchment, Overall: 15 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (40.5 x 27.2 cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations, Illustrating the Biblical book that bears his name, Nehemias, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, traveled to Jerusalem and oversaw the rebuilding of the city walls. Here he kneels before the king and receives permission to make the journey
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