Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 020v

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David: told of Saul's Death -- In left column, man wearing hat stands behind David, wearing hat, gesturing with both hands, facing messenger holding spear, with scimitar at waist.
David: Punishment of Amalekite -- In upper right column, executioner, raising axe with both hands, stands over Amalekite, blindfolded, head resting on block. David, wearing hat, gesturing with right hand, and another man stand at right.Pen-flourished initials.