About the creation

La cite de Dieu (10a11, f. 229r): Song of the Sea

Artist name: Unknown artist

In the center, the Israelites cross the Red Sea and Moses raises his staff.  On the left, the Egyptians drown in the sea.  On the right, a line of kneeling women play harps, while other Israelites dance before them.

Source: Exodus 15

Technique: Color illumination

Location: National Library of the Netherlands, The Hague

Date: 1478