Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 194r

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Within initial D:
Psalm 027 (Vulg., 026)
David:communicating with God (?) -- David, crowned, his right hand grasping mantle and left hand touching face kneels on one knee before man, no nimbus, possibly God, right hand raised, emerging from cloud.
Scene against gold background within initial with extender.