Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.323 II, fol. 18r

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David: as Musician -- David, crowned, seated on bench, holds hammer in each hand reaching upward playing bells hung on rod(cymbala). Diapered background.
Frame of blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament in initial E. Head of fantastic animal at end of marginal decoration with geometric and foliate ornament, inhabited by dog.
Illustration of Psalm 81 (Vulg., 80).