Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1440-1449
MS M.202 fol. 77r

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David: communicating with God -- David, crowned, wearing ermine-lined mantle, with purse at waist, kneels with joined hands raised toward God, nimbed, wearing triple crown papal tiara and cope, with right hand raised in blessing, holding cross-surmounted globe in left hand, surrounded by seraphim, emanating rays. Scene in landscape with trees, hills, and harp on ground beside David.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, vinescroll, and floreate ornament, with foliate baguettes framing miniature and textblock.