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Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 104r

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Psalm 071 (Vulg., 070) -- Christ-Logos, nimbed, is within cloud-edged arc of heaven, rayed. On ground, David, wearing crown, extends left hand. At right, Saul, wearing helmet and crown, walks with spear over right shoulder. Spears are in background. Scene in landscape setting.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including daisies, thistles, and strawberries, inhabited by bird and snail.



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