Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
England, probably in Winchester, second half of 13th century
MS M.679 fol. 102r

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Psalm 39 (Vulg., 38).
David: communicating with God -- David, crowned, kneeling on one knee, points to mouth with right hand and glances toward head of God, nimbed, appearing above in arc of heaven.
Figure on gold background within decorated initial D.