Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 188v

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Psalm 124 (Vulg., 123) -- David (?), wearing crown and armor, holds scimitar in right hand and shield in left hand. At right is soldier, holding scimitar in left hand and shield in right hand. Behind them are groups of soldiers, wearing armor and holding spears. Spears scattered on ground. Scene in landscape setting.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, inhabited by bird.