Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 41v

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Psalm 024 (Vulg., 023) -- David, crowned, kneels with joined hands raised, beside group of men, wearing hats. The foremost man extends left hand and stands beside man with joined hands raised. In background is Red Sea in which are drowning Egyptians, wearing hats, horse, and cart. Landscape with hills in distance.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including daisies and cornflowers, inhabited by fantastic animal.