Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, probably Paris, 1220-1230
MS M.313 fol. 54v

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Psalm 052 (Vulg., 051):
David: slinging at Goliath -- Goliath, wearing chain mail, holding spear and shield, stands before David, left hand swinging sling, right hand holding stones in robes.
Scene against gold background inside roundel within foliate initial Q.