Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Avignon, approximately 1485-1490
MS M.348 fol. 135r

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David: slinging at Goliath -- David, sling and right arm only partially visible, stands holding pedum with left hand. Goliath, stands next to him, bleeding from wound and stone on forehead, wearing helmet and armor, with shield with face on right arm and scimitar at waist, his knees buckling.
Scene in landscape with bones and skull on road, portions of building in background.
Miniature in architectural frame inscribed DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS ME.