Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 213v

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Psalm 032 (Vulg., 031)
David and Bathsheba -- Within room, Bathsheba, head bowed, extends right hand, held by David, crowned, wearing ermine collar. On wall behind figures is tapestry, decorated with repeated inscription: A & V. At left, three women gather within arched hall, decorated with figural reliefs and with statue of soldier in niche. At right is window with view of landscape.