As for the miniature of 29v, this shows Noah's ark with the refugees from the Flood massed at its sides, rejoicing with Noah at the progressive reappearance of dry land as the waters recede. The descent of a dove from the sky seems to herald a period of peace, while the retreating symbolic black bird of bad omen leaves the field free to the dove.
As for the miniature of 29v, this shows Noah's ark with the refugees from the Flood massed at its sides, rejoicing with Noah at the progressive reappearance of dry land as the waters recede. The descent of a dove from the sky seems to herald a period of peace, while the retreating symbolic black bird of bad omen leaves the field free to the dove.
