Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 119r

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Medallion in right margin:
David: bringing Head of Goliath to Saul -- David, wearing pointed hat with ermine trim, carries on raised sword head of Goliath, bleeding from severed neck and from wound on forehead. Castle in background. (Saul not shown).
Decorated initial D.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament.