Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 198r

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Initial:
David, crowned or wearing hat, right hand indicating face, holding book with left hand, is seated on two cushions.
Scene within initial D decorated with foliate ornament and with foliate extenders terminating in foliate medallion enclosing fantastic animal.
Beginning of Psalm 29 (Vulg., 28)