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Manuscript Cutting Showing a Scene from Hebrew Scripture, Perhaps the Life of King David (?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medieval manuscript cutting, rectangular, with a gold border around the edge. The scene depicts a battle with multiple figures on horseback. The central figure wears dark clothing and brandishes a weapon. The horse is white with red lines marking its anatomy. A second figure on another white horse with similar red markings appears behind. The background features blue at the top and various colors below. The artwork appears aged with visible wear and tear.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1400
Medium
Parchment, tempera, ink, metal leaf
Culture
French
Dimensions
476 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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