Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours of Guiluys de Boisleux
France, Arras, after 1246
MS M.730 fol. 78v

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Psalm 069 (Vulg., 068).
1) David: proclaimed King -- David, seated on bench, with joined hands raised in front, is crowned by two of eight men flanking him, all inside city wall of Hebron.
Illustration of II Samuel 2:4.
2) Ishbosheth: made King -- Ishbosheth, seated on bench, with joined hands raised in front, is crowned by two of two groups of men, including two wearing headgears, flanking him. Scene in architectural setting.
Illustration of II Samuel 2:8-9.
Scenes in full-page initial S decorated with abstract ornament and foliage, on gold diapered and punched backgrounds.