Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 84r

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Psalm 053 (Vulg., 052) -- Man and soldier, wearing helmet, recline on ground. Ground is strewn with spears, swords, scimitar, blood, and legs. Scene in landscape setting.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including thistles, viola, and roses, inhabited by bird and by fantastic animal, winged.