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King David (fol. 89r)
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King David (fol. 89r)

[ca.1480-1500]

The historiated initial shows King David, kneeling in prayer, clad in a cloak embroidered in gold and with a ermine fur collar. His harp lies on the ground beside him, and a castle is visible in the b...

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King David (fol. 149r)
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King David (fol. 149r)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The foliate initial 'H' is historiated with King David kneeling in prayer. He is facing the golden rays decending from the sky, and his harp and crown, golden and lined with blue velvet and decorated ...

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