

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