Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 187v

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David: Punishment of Amalekite -- David, crowned, raising right hand, is seated, cross-legged. Before him, executioner raises sword with right hand, and with left hand holds hair of Amalekite, hands joined and raised. Scene is against background of gold within orange frame. From margin above, dragon bites blade of sword held by executioner. Initial I, attached to miniature contains vine scroll with fantastic bird.
Beginning of II Samuel (Vulg., II Kings).