Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Paris, late 15th century
MS M.2 fol. 99r

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Miniature:
David: slinging at Goliath -- Young David slings stone in slingshot at Goliath, wearing armor, carrying spear and shield. In background is landscape with building surmounting hill.
Margins:
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with foliate and floreate ornament and inhabited by hybrid man, carrying two objects.