Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS H.1 fol. 57r

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David and Bathsheba: Bathsheba bathing -- Bathsheba, nude, wearing necklace, stands in pond next to trees bearing fruit, name inscribed BEESABEE. In background, David, crowned, name inscribed DAUID, extending left hand, flanked by four men wearing hats, stands at window of building decorated with pseudo-inscription.
Miniature enclosed by frame with columns decorated with fleur-des-lis.