Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 20v

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Psalm 015 (Vulg., 014) -- David, crowned, seated in draped throne, holds scepter in left hand and extends right hand toward man, kneeling with joined hands raised. Behind the man is executioner, wearing hat, touching the man's back and raising scimitar. Hat on ground; harp leaning against wall in background. Scene in room.
Margin is decorated with foliate border.