HAA1210-Medieval Iconography

Old Testament Ark

New York, Morgan Library, MS M. 638, Old Testament Picture Bible
f. 19
Ruth gives birth to Obed; the child is fondled by Naomi, watched by neighbour women
(Ruth 4: 13-17)


Elkanah and his wives Hannah and Penninah, go up to worship in Shiloh; Elkanah offers a ram at the altar on which is the ark
(I Samuel 1: 1-3)

New York, Morgan Library, MS M. 638,
Old Testament Picture Bible
f. 39v
David dances before the ark and is despised by Michal (II Samuel 6: 12-16)


The sacrifices when the ark is brought into the tabernacle; David blesses the people and gives them food (II Samuel 6: 18-19)

Paris, BNF lat. 10525, f.  41v,  Joshua and his people carry the ark to Jericho


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