Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 193v

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Psalm 132 (Vulg., 131) -- Two men kneel with joined hands raised in front of group of figures (only tops of heads visible). Behind them David, wearing crown, stands and places hands on both of one of the men's shoulders. Scene in room with altar.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including daisies and grapevines, inhabited by bird and by hybrid animal.