Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 131r

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David: Battle against Zion -- Helmeted soldiers, some with spears, three with crossbows, stand with David, crowned, wearing armor, below city walls of Jerusalem, behind which are two helmeted soldiers.
In upper, lower, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of II Samuel 05:06-08.