Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 18r

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David: pursued by Saul -- Of five soldiers, wearing armor and holding spears, one extends hands toward David, crowned, holding spear in right hand and in left hand holding shield, upon which is image of harp. David stands in front of portal, within which is group of soldiers, wearing armor and holding spears.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including roses and thistles, and inhabited by fantastic animal.