About the creation

Bible moralisée (M. 230, f. 6ve): Miriam challenges Moses

Artist name: Unknown artist

Moses, horned, holds a scroll reading “O God pray heal her”.  Above him is the hand of God in a gesture of blessing. Miriam stands veiled with a wimple, holding a scroll reading “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” On the left are three tents; two men with joined hands, kneel before them.

Technique: Pen and ink

Location: Pierpont Morgan Library, New York

Date: 1435