Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1245-1250
MS M.269 fol. 198r

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Within initial D:
Psalm 053 (Vulg., 052)
David, crowned, is seated on bench, gesturing with right hand. Next to him is fool, wearing mantle with one shoulder bare, holding head with right hand and holding club in left hand.
Scene against gold background within initial with foliate extension and animal head.