Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 012r

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Left column:
David: Water from Bethlehem --David, inscribed DAUID, crowned, is seated on draped bench, holding scepter with right hand. With right hand he indicates vessel possibly held by soldier, inscribed ABISAI, holding sword with left hand, kneeling before David. Of two other soldiers holding vessels and swords, one is inscribed BANAIAS, the other SABOCAI.Right column: