Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible Historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1415
MS M.394 fol. 134r

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David: Battle against Rabbah -- Helmeted soldiers, some with spears, stand behind Joab, with sword sheathed at waist, with bow shooting arrow toward city of Rabbah.
In upper, lower, left, and center margins, ivy-rinceaux foliate decoration.
Illustration of II Samuel 12:26-29.