Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1515
MS M.399 fol.202v

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David: slinging at Goliath -- Within landscape with buildings, David, holding staff in left hand, swings sling with stone above head toward Goliath, in armor, striking David's staff with mace. He carries shield on back and sword in belt.
David: beheading Goliath -- Scene framed by border in which David beheads prostrate Goliath with sword. His mace is on ground beside his body.