Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 17r

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David: dividing Troops -- Man, wearing armor, raising scimitar in left hand and holding shield in right hand, stands beside David, crowned, touching harp with left hand. On either side are groups of soldiers, wearing armor and holding spears. One soldier has scimitar at his waist. Two soldiers hold banners. On ground are shield, sword, spears, and blood.
Margin is decorated with foliate border.