Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 168r

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David: communicating with God -- David, crowned, right hand to mouth, kneels on one knee before Christ-Logos, crossed nimbus, right hand raised.
Scene on gold background within initial D decorated with animal head or mask, and with foliate and geometric ornament.
Beginning of Psalm 39 (Vulg., 38)