Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 84v

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David: in Prayer -- David with arms extended kneels on one knee beside harp and hat-like crown, looking up toward angel holding arrows in left hand and sword in right hand. In background is city, possibly Jerusalem.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with columns and pediment.