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Fol. 220v, Psalm 38, historiated initial D, David kneeling, gesturing to the bust of God above

Cleveland Museum of Art

An open book with yellowed pages. The left page has a large initial 'D' with a small square illustration. In the illustration, a man kneels with his hands raised in prayer. Above him is a blue and gold square with a bust of a man. The initial 'D' is blue and gold with a blue and gold frame. The text on both pages is black with red accents. The pages have stained spots and a line down the center where they are attached. The image background is gray.

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