Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 76v

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Psalm 047 (Vulg., 046) -- Group of figures (most with only tops of heads visible) are behind two men, kneeling with joined hands raised. Scene is in landscape setting strewn with broken spears, swords, helmets, legs, and soldier, reclining on ground.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including violas and roses, inhabited by bird and by fantastic animal.