Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 144r

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Psalm 113 (Vulg., 112):
In front of entrance to temple, group of youths, one holding hat in his hand, stand before David, crowned, wearing ermine collar, raising both hands (David exhorting children). Behind David are two male figures, both wearing hats. Exterior of temple is decorated with statues of male figures in niches and other relief ornamentation.