Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, perhaps Lombardy, 1320
MS M.215 fol. 117v

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David: told of Saul's Death -- David, crowned, holding fleur-de-lis scepter in right hand and raising left hand is seated on bench. Amalekite kneels before him, arms crossed on breast. Pink background.
Foliate ornament on extenders of initial F.
Beginning of II Samuel (Vulg., II Kings).