Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 021r

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Left column:
Saul: hurling Javelin at David --David, inscribed DAUID, playing harp, turns head away from Saul, inscribed SAUL REX, crowned, aiming spear at neck of David with right hand, and kicks David with right foot. Saul is seated on draped bench.Right column: