Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, Paris, 1228-1234
MS M.153 fol. 108r

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Psalm 069 (Vulg., 068):
David: in Prayer -- David, crowned, nude, standing in water and raising hands as orant, glances up toward Christ-Logos, right hand held in blessing, left hand holding globe.
Scene against gold background in foliate initial S.
Decorated penwork in lower margin (bas-de-page) and line endings including hybrid animal.