Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 166r

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David: anointed -- David, raising both hands, is seated on bench below vessel of affusion held in raised right hand of Samuel, wearing headdress.
Scene on gold background within initial D decorated with winged fantastic animal terminating with foliage, and with foliate ornament.
Beginning of Psalm 27 (Vulg., 26)