Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, ca. 1260
MS M.110 fol. 68r

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Psalm 069 (Hebraic, 069).
Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, raises right hand in blessing and holds tripartite globe in draped left hand.
Below, David, crowned, nude, orant, is partially submerged in waters. He is flanked by two trees.
Figures within initial S decorated with foliate ornament, stem forming marginal extender. Christ is on gold background.