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Illustrations of Soldiers from the
Bible of St. John of Acre
1250-1254AD, Paris, Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Ms-5211 réserve
Maccabees
A larger image of the Maccabees
Title: French abridged Bible, thirteenth century [Bible of St. John of Acre]
Date made: 1250-1254
Description: This Bible is a contemporary of St. Louis' stay in the Holy Land and was probably made for him. The painting of the manuscript combines the Western tradition with oriental inputs, including Byzantine, showing how Acre became a cultural melting pot during the Crusader occupation.
Source : Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Ms-5211 réserve