Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 24v

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Psalm 001 (Vulg., 001):
1) David: as Musician -- David, crowned, sits on bench, playing harp.
2) David: slinging at Goliath -- Young David with both hands raises sling with stone. Goliath, wearing chain mail and sword, holds bannered spear in right hand and shield in left hand and kicks at David.
Scenes against gold background, within initial B. Frame decorated with abstract ornament.