Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Belgium, possibly Liège, ca. 1260
MS M.295 fol. 276v

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Within initial B:
Psalm 001 (Vulg., 001)
1) David: as Musician -- David, crowned, is seated on bench playing harp.
2) David: slinging at Goliath -- David, holding sword with both hands, decapitates Goliath.
Scenes are set against blue background, within initial decorated with marginal extenders and animal heads.