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David in penitence from BL Sloane 2803, f. 117

David in penitence from BL Sloane 2803, f. 117

Miniature of David in penitence, decorated initial 'D'(omine), and full foliate border, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 117 of Book of Hours, Use of Paris. Written in Latin. Sir... More

David harping from BL Eg 1139, f. 23v

David harping from BL Eg 1139, f. 23v

Historiated initial 'B'(eatus), with King David playing the harp in the lower bow of the initial, which is decorated with interlace, birds, an animal mask, and hybrid monsters. Image taken from f. 23v of Psalte... More

King David from BL Sloane 2427, f. 105

King David from BL Sloane 2427, f. 105

Miniature of king David playing bells, in the Psalter. Image taken from f. 105 of Psalter. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of British mus... More

King David from BL Sloane 2427, f. 35v

King David from BL Sloane 2427, f. 35v

Miniature of king David pointing to his eyes, in the Psalter. Image taken from f. 35v of Psalter. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of Brit... More

King David from BL Sloane 2427, f. 9

King David from BL Sloane 2427, f. 9

Miniature of king David playing the harp, at the beginning of the Psalter. Image taken from f. 9 of Added leaf to replace a missing one. David was a skilled musician and poet, and he played the harp to soothe ... More

Saul and David from BL Arundel 307, f. 1v

Saul and David from BL Arundel 307, f. 1v

Coloured drawing of David with a harp and Saul on horseback, at the beginning of an introductory hymn. Image taken from f. 1v of Psalter. Written in German, headings and text form ff. 277v-279 in Latin. David ... More

David and Uriah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 57v

David and Uriah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 57v

Miniature of David giving Uriah a letter, in the upper register; and of Uriah being killed in battle, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 57v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with... More

God and David from BL YT 43, f. 68

God and David from BL YT 43, f. 68

Historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of God and a naked David in the water, with a partial border inlcuding grotesques, at the beginning of Psalm 68. Image taken from f. 68 of Psalter and Book of Hours, Use of Saint-... More

God and David from BL YT 43, f. 68

God and David from BL YT 43, f. 68

Detail of an historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of God and a naked David in the water, at the beginning of Psalm 68. Image taken from f. 68 of Psalter and Book of Hours, Use of Saint-Omer. Written in Latin. Henry ... More

Prophet Nathan and king David from BL Harley 5535, f. 67v

Prophet Nathan and king David from BL Harley 5535, f. 67v

Miniature of the prophet Nathan before king David. Image taken from f. 67v of Psalms and Odes, imperfect at the end. Written in Greek. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts ... More

David in penitence from BL Sloane 116, ff. 23v-24

David in penitence from BL Sloane 116, ff. 23v-24

Miniature of David in penitence, and decorated initial 'D'(omine), at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from ff. 23v-24 of Prayer Book. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a ph... More

Samuel anointing David from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 32

Samuel anointing David from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 32

Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of Samuel anointing David, at the beginning of Psalm 26. Image taken from f. 32 of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More

David from BL Harley 603, f. 1v

David from BL Harley 603, f. 1v

Miniature of David writing; miniature of the torments of hell. Image taken from f. 1v of Psalter, in the Roman version, imperfect, ending in Psalm 143 (the 'Harley Psalter'). Written in Latin. The "BL Harley M... More

David from BL YT 18, f. 9 - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 18, f. 9 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Initial 'B'(eatus) at the beginning of Psalm 1, with David harping, David and Goliath, and in the margins, a dog chasing a rabbit, and dragon. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter, including a calendar, canticles. ... More

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 27v

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 27v

Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(eus) of a king's head (David?), at the beginning of Psalm 53. Image taken from f. 27v of Selection of Psalms, with calendar, prayers, and litanies ('The Psalter of Humfrey o... More

God and David from BL YT 42, f. 113

God and David from BL YT 42, f. 113

Historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of David drowning in water with God above. Image taken from f. 113 of Psalter. Written in Latin. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who a... More

David in prayer from BL Harley 2917, f. 93

David in prayer from BL Harley 2917, f. 93

Miniature of David in prayer, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and historiated border with music making angels and men, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 93 of Book of Hours, Use of Ro... More

King David from BL Harley 2909, f. 26

King David from BL Harley 2909, f. 26

Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of king David pointing to his eyes at Psalm 26: 'Dominus illuminatio mea' / 'The Lord is my light', and a full border with acanthus motifs and sprays. Image taken fro... More

Samuel anointing David from BL Harley 2888, f. 31v

Samuel anointing David from BL Harley 2888, f. 31v

Historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of the prophet Samuel anointing David, with a hound chasing a hare in the bas-de-page. Image taken from f. 31v of Psalter, imperfect, with calendar and hymns, Breviary (Augustini... More

The Betrayal; David from BL Lansdowne 420, ff. 11v-12

The Betrayal; David from BL Lansdowne 420, ff. 11v-12

Full-page miniatures on gold grounds, on the left in two registers of the Betrayal above and Christ being mocked by two men below, and on the facing folio, David playing a harp, and a standing musician playing ... More

David from BL YT 30, f. 67 - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 30, f. 67 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Miniature of David enthroned, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 67 of Book of Hours ('The Hours of Laudomia de' Medici'). Written in Latin. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a ... More

Detail of the historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with David and .. from BL Arundel 83, f. 40v

Detail of the historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with David and .. from BL ...

Detail of the historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with David and a fool at the beginning of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 40v of Psalter and Book of Hours (the 'Howard Psalter and Hours') (Arundel 83 I) (ends imperfe... More

Christ and David from BL YT 18, f. 52

Christ and David from BL YT 18, f. 52

Historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with Christ and David pointing to his mouth, with a hybrid in the lower margin, at the beginning of Psalm 38. Image taken from f. 52 of Psalter, including a calendar, canticles. Wr... More

David from BL Royal 1 C II, f. 196

David from BL Royal 1 C II, f. 196

Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(xultate) of David playing the bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 196 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (imperfect). Written in Latin. T... More

David from BL Royal 1 C II, f. 196

David from BL Royal 1 C II, f. 196

Historiated initial 'E'(xultate) of David playing the bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 196 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (imperfect). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More

Anointing of David from BL Harley 2899, f. 34v

Anointing of David from BL Harley 2899, f. 34v

Historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with the Anointing of David by Samuel at the beginning of Psalm 38. Image taken from f. 34v of Psalter (the 'Psalter of Queen Philippa'), with a calendar (ff. 2-7v), Psalms (ff. 8-... More

David kneeling from BL YT 29, f. 105

David kneeling from BL YT 29, f. 105

Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(omine) of David kneeling in prayer, with a scatter border of flowers, gems, and a butterfly, at the beginning of the Psalms. Image taken from f. 105 of Book of Hours, Use of... More

Triumph of Saul and David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 67

Triumph of Saul and David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 67

Detail of a historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of the Triumph of Saul and David, at the beginning of Psalm 68. Image taken from f. 67 of Psalter with canticles, imperfect. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More

David playing the bells from BL Royal 2 B II, f. 88v

David playing the bells from BL Royal 2 B II, f. 88v

Detail of a historiated initial 'E(xultate)' of David playing the bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 88v of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More

David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 97v

David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 97v

Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(antate) of David kneeling with a harp, and trumpeters before an ark, at the beginning of Psalm 97. Image taken from f. 97v of Psalter with canticles, imperfect. Written in L... More

King David from BL Harley 2968, 73v

King David from BL Harley 2968, 73v

Miniature of King David kneeling in front of a citadel, at the beginning of the seven Penitential Psalms. Image taken from 73v of Book of Hours with a calendar (ff. 2-7v), Use of Rome. Written in Latin and some... More

David penitent from BL Harley 2934, f. 82

David penitent from BL Harley 2934, f. 82

Miniature of David penitent, with an inhabited initial 'D'(omine) also of David penitent and foliate borders including David and Goliath with added heraldic arms in the lower margin, at the beginning of the Pen... More

Historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with David and a fool at the .. from BL Arundel 83, f. 40v

Historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with David and a fool at the .. from BL ...

Historiated initial 'D'(ixit) with David and a fool at the beginning of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 40v of Psalter and Book of Hours (the 'Howard Psalter and Hours') (Arundel 83 I) (ends imperfectly); includi... More

David and Bathsheba from BL King's 7, f. 54

David and Bathsheba from BL King's 7, f. 54

Miniature of David watching Bathsheba bathing in a pool ornamented with two statuettes: Amor shooting an arrow at the bosom of Bathseba, and Abundance holding a torch and a cornucopia, at the beginning of the P... More

David from BL Royal 2 B VIII, f. 33

David from BL Royal 2 B VIII, f. 33

Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of David kneeling and pointing to his eye, at the beginning of Psalm 26. Image taken from f. 33 of Psalter with Canticles and the Office of the Dead (The 'Princess Jo... More

David from BL Harley 2923, f. 90v

David from BL Harley 2923, f. 90v

Detail of miniature of David penitent, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 90v of Book of Hours, Use of Tournai. Written in Latin, with calendar and most rubrics in French. The "BL ... More

David from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 246v

David from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 246v

Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(xultate) of David playing bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 246v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). W... More

David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 8

David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 8

Detail of an historiated initial 'B'(eatus) of David praying with a full border, at the beginning of Psalm 1. Image taken from f. 8 of Psalter with canticles, imperfect. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More

David playing the harp from BL Royal 2 A XXII, f. 14v

David playing the harp from BL Royal 2 A XXII, f. 14v

Prefatory miniature of David playing the harp. Image taken from f. 14v of Psalter, with litany, prayers and Easter tables (The 'Westminster Psalter') (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. David was a... More

David from BL Harley 2927, f. 9

David from BL Harley 2927, f. 9

Miniature in two compartments with David fighting a lion and a bear, decorated initial 'B'(eatus) and foliate borders, at the beginnign of the Psalter in the Missal. Image taken from f. 9 of Breviary, Use of St... More

David penitent from BL Harley 5762, f. 88

David penitent from BL Harley 5762, f. 88

Miniature of David penitent, with a harp and a dog, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and foliate borders, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 88 of Book of Hours, Use of Paris. Written i... More

David and the fool from BL Royal 13 D I*, f. 18

David and the fool from BL Royal 13 D I*, f. 18

Detail of an historiated initial 'D' of David and the fool, at the beginning of the erased text of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 18 of Psalter fragments. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More

David from BL Harley 2899, f. 8

David from BL Harley 2899, f. 8

Detail of an historiated initial 'B'(eatus) of king David, David and Goliath, at the beginning of Psalm 1. Image taken from f. 8 of Psalter (the 'Psalter of Queen Philippa'), with a calendar (ff. 2-7v), Psalms ... More

David from BL YT 18, f. 9 - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 18, f. 9 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of historiated initial 'B'(eatus) at the beginning of Psalm 1, with David harping, David and Goliath, and in the margins, a dog chasing a rabbit, and dragon. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter, including a... More

David from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 243v

David from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 243v

Detail of a historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of God above David in the water, at the beginning of Psalm 68. Image taken from f. 243v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Dev... More

David in penitence from BL Sloane 2419, f. 72v

David in penitence from BL Sloane 2419, f. 72v

Miniature of David in penitence, and decorated initial 'D'(omine), at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 72v of Book of Hours, Use of Beaune?. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-... More

David pointing to his eyes from BL Stowe 12, f. 171v

David pointing to his eyes from BL Stowe 12, f. 171v

Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of David pointing to his eyes, at the beginning of Psalm 26. Image taken from f. 171v of Breviary, Use of Sarum with Norwich variants ('The Stowe Breviary'). Writte... More

Anointing of David from BL Burn 3, f. 115

Anointing of David from BL Burn 3, f. 115

Detail of historiated initial 'F'(uit) of the Anoiting of David. Image taken from f. 115 of Bible with prologues, without Psalms ('The Bible of Robert de Bello'). Written in Latin.

Christ and David from BL YT 18, f. 52

Christ and David from BL YT 18, f. 52

Detail of historiated initial 'D' with Christ and David pointing to his mouth, at the beginning of Psalm 38. Image taken from f. 52 of Psalter, including a calendar, canticles. Written in Latin and French (in t... More

Christ and David from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 62

Christ and David from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 62

Detail of an historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of Christ and David in the water between two devils, at the beginning of Psalm 68. Image taken from f. 62 of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. ... More

David from BL Harley 2842, f. 21

David from BL Harley 2842, f. 21

Historiated initial 'D'(ominus) with king David pointing at his eyes at the beginning of Psalm 26. Image taken from f. 21 of Psalter, imperfect, beginning in Psalm 16. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscri... More

Anointing of David from BL Harley 2905, f. 33

Anointing of David from BL Harley 2905, f. 33

Historiated initial 'D'(ominus) at the beginning of Psalm 26, with the Anointing of David by Samuel. Image taken from f. 33 of Psalter, with a calendar (ff. 1-6v), Psalms, imperfect (ff. 7-190v), and Canticles,... More

David harping from BL Harley 2888, f. 9

David harping from BL Harley 2888, f. 9

Full bar border with a historiated initial 'B'(eatus) of David harping and a hound and a stag in the bas-de-page. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter, imperfect, with calendar and hymns, Breviary (Augustinian use)... More

David and Goliath from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 52

David and Goliath from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 52

Historiated initial 'Q'(uid) of David and Goliath, at the beginning of Psalm 51. Image taken from f. 52 of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More

David from BL YT 8, f. 45v - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 8, f. 45v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Historiated initial 'E'(xultate) with king David playing bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80, and a decorated initial 'S'(piritu) with a man praying, full border and bas-de-page scene with an archer hunting a d... More

David in penance from BL Harley 5367, f. 214

David in penance from BL Harley 5367, f. 214

Historiated initial 'C'(onfortatus) with a priest scourging king David at the beginning of II Chronicles (index II Paralipomenon). Image taken from f. 214 of Bible, without the Psalms, imperfect. Written in Lat... More

Anointing of David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 54v

Anointing of David from BL Royal 2 B X, f. 54v

Historiated initial 'D'(ixit) of the Anointing of David by Samuel, with a full bar border, at the beginning of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 54v of Psalter with canticles, imperfect. Written in Latin. The BL R... More

David penitent from BL Harley 2989, f. 73

David penitent from BL Harley 2989, f. 73

Miniature of David penitent, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and foliate borders including medallions with Bathsheba and the Last Judgement, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 73 of Bo... More

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 27v

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 27v

Two historiated initials 'D'(eus) and 'E'(xaudi) of a king's head (David?), at the beginning of Psalms 53 and 54. Image taken from f. 27v of Selection of Psalms, with calendar, prayers, and litanies ('The Psalt... More

David from BL Sloane 1086, f. 134

David from BL Sloane 1086, f. 134

Historiated initial 'D'(omine) with king David (?) praying, from a fragment of Psalm 101 in a glossed Psalter. Image taken from f. 134 of Fragment from a glossed Psalter, with Psalm 100: 8-101:1-8. Written in L... More

David in prayer from BL YT 3, f. 157

David in prayer from BL YT 3, f. 157

Detail of a miniature of David kneeling in prayer before God, with his harp at his side, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 157 of Book of Hours, Use of Rome ('The Dunois Hours'). W... More

David and Goliath from BL Arundel 157, f. 112

David and Goliath from BL Arundel 157, f. 112

Detail of a historiated initial of David and Goliath. Image taken from f. 112 of Psalter, including a calendar (ff. 13-18v). Written in Latin. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family... More

David from BL Harley 2897, f. 62

David from BL Harley 2897, f. 62

Detail of a miniature of David ringing bells, with a decorated initial 'E'(xultate), at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 62 of Breviary (the 'Breviary of John the Fearless and Margaret of Bavaria'... More

David penitent from BL Harley 2918, f. 87

David penitent from BL Harley 2918, f. 87

Miniature of David penitent, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and foliate borders, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 87 of Book of Hours, Use of Rome. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley... More

David penitent from BL Harley 2922, f. 59

David penitent from BL Harley 2922, f. 59

Miniature of David penitent, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and foliate borders, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 59 of Book of Hours, Use of Rouen. Written in Latin, with some Fren... More

David penitent from BL Harley 2858, f. 95v

David penitent from BL Harley 2858, f. 95v

Miniature of David penitent, decorated initial 'D'(omine), and full foliate borders, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 95v of Book of Hours, Use of Rome. Written in Latin. The "BL... More

David from BL Harley 745, f. 7 - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL Harley 745, f. 7 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Historiated initial 'B'(eatus) with David playing the harp, followed by display script. Image taken from f. 7 of Psalter, including Canticles, the Penitential Psalms and litany. Written in Latin. David was a s... More

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 27v

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 27v

Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(xaudi) of a king's head (David?), at the beginning of Psalm 54. Image taken from f. 27v of Selection of Psalms, with calendar, prayers, and litanies ('The Psalter of Humfrey... More

King David playing the bells from BL Stowe 12, f. 190

King David playing the bells from BL Stowe 12, f. 190

Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(xultate) depicting King David playing bells, with a partial bar border including a bearded grotesque, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 190 of Breviary, Use ... More

David from BL YT 8, f. 37v - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 8, f. 37v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of an historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of God the Father above king David drowning in water, and an inhabited border with heraldic shields, at the beginning of Psalm 68. Image taken from f. 37v of Breviary... More

David playing a harp from BL Harley 2804, f. 3v

David playing a harp from BL Harley 2804, f. 3v

Detail of a miniature of David playing a harp. Image taken from f. 3v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible'), Psalms-Acts 16:17, imperfect. Written in Latin. David was a skilled musician and poet, and he played the harp... More

David as psalmist, praying before the true God (Christ as Salvator Mundi); pagans kneeling before idols praying for material blessings (background)

David as psalmist, praying before the true God (Christ as Salvator Mun...

Public domain scan of a medieval manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

David from BL Harley 2804, f. 3v

David from BL Harley 2804, f. 3v

Miniature of David and musicians. Image taken from f. 3v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible'), Psalms-Acts 16:17, imperfect. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts ... More

David and a fool from BL Royal 2 B II, f. 58v

David and a fool from BL Royal 2 B II, f. 58v

Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(ixit) of David and a fool, at the beginning of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 58v of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. The depiction of David and a foo... More

David from BL Harley 2899, f. 34v

David from BL Harley 2899, f. 34v

Detail of an historiated initial ‘D’ of the anointing of David by Samuel at the beginning of Psalm 38. Image taken from f. 34v of Psalter (the 'Psalter of Queen Philippa'), with a calendar (ff. 2-7v), Psalms (f... More

David from BL YT 7, f. 150v - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 7, f. 150v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Historiated initial 'D'(omine) with a crowned David, and a partial scatter border with gems vases, flowers, and books, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 150v of Book of Hours, Use ... More

David from BL Eg 1152, f. 134v - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL Eg 1152, f. 134v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Miniature of David, puzzle initial 'S' developing a border including a peacock, in the Breviary. Image taken from f. 134v of Breviary, including computistic circles, table, and instructions, a caldenar of Utrec... More

David and Goliath from BL Royal 2 A XXII, f. 15

David and Goliath from BL Royal 2 A XXII, f. 15

Detail of an historiated initial 'B'(eatus) with medallions of David with Goliath's head, David playing the harp, and David beheading Goliath, at the beginning of Psalm 1. Image taken from f. 15 of Psalter, wit... More

David from BL YT 18, f. 104 - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 18, f. 104 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Historiated initial 'E'(xultate deo) of David playing the bells, with a hybrid grotesque in the lower margin. Image taken from f. 104 of Psalter, including a calendar, canticles. Written in Latin and French (in... More

David from BL Harley 2804, f. 3v

David from BL Harley 2804, f. 3v

Detail of a miniature of David playing a harp, surrounded by musicians playing bells, a cithar, a horn, and a rebec. Image taken from f. 3v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible'), Psalms-Acts 16:17, imperfect. Written in... More

David from BL YT 8, f. 24v - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 8, f. 24v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Historiated initial 'D'(ixi) of David pointing to his mouth, and inhabited border including two men with swords and shields, each with a large bird behind them, at the beginning of Psalm 26. Image taken from f.... More

Samuel anointing David from BL Harley 2888, f. 31v

Samuel anointing David from BL Harley 2888, f. 31v

Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of the prophet Samuel anointing David, with a hound chasing a hare in the bas-de-page. Image taken from f. 31v of Psalter, imperfect, with calendar and hymns, Breviar... More

David in prayer from BL YT 3, f. 157

David in prayer from BL YT 3, f. 157

Miniature of David kneeling in prayer before God, with his harp at his side; above are angels, and below, two angels supporting a shield with the arms of Dunois, with full foliate borders, at the beginning of t... More

David from BL Royal 2 B II, f. 29v

David from BL Royal 2 B II, f. 29v

Historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of the anointing and coronation of David, at the beginning of Psalm 26. Image taken from f. 29v of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More

David playing the harp from BL Royal 2 A XXII, f. 14v

David playing the harp from BL Royal 2 A XXII, f. 14v

Detail of a prefatory miniature of David playing the harp. Image taken from f. 14v of Psalter, with litany, prayers and Easter tables (The 'Westminster Psalter') (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. ... More

David penitent from BL Harley 5328, f. 77

David penitent from BL Harley 5328, f. 77

Miniature of king David penitent, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and foliate borders, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 77 of Book of Hours, Use of Bourges. Written in Latin. The "B... More

David and fool from BL Eg 2652, f. 82v

David and fool from BL Eg 2652, f. 82v

Detail of historiated initial 'D'(ixit) of king David and a fool, at the beginning of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 82v of Psalter (the 'Suneson Psalter'), for Danish use, with calendar, prayers and litany. Wri... More

David from BL Add 69865, f. 24v

David from BL Add 69865, f. 24v

Historiated initial 'D' probably of David in the Wilderness, with a red eagle, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 24v of Bifolium of a Book of Hours, containing the Penitential Psal... More

David and Goliath from BL Harley 2948, f. 96

David and Goliath from BL Harley 2948, f. 96

Miniature of David and Goliath, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and full foliate borders, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 96 of Book of Hours, Use of Paris. Written in Latin and som... More

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 8

David from BL Royal 2 B I, f. 8

Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(um) of David playing the harp with two angels, at the beginning of Psalm 4. Image taken from f. 8 of Selection of Psalms, with calendar, prayers, and litanies ('The Psalter ... More

David from BL Eg 2652, f. 15 - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL Eg 2652, f. 15 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Historiated initial 'B'(eatus) with the annointing of David and David and Goliath. Image taken from f. 15 of Psalter (the 'Suneson Psalter'), for Danish use, with calendar, prayers and litany. Written in Latin.... More

David from BL Harley 2899, f. 34v

David from BL Harley 2899, f. 34v

Historiated initial ‘D’ of the anointing of David by Samuel at the beginning of Psalm 38. Image taken from f. 34v of Psalter (the 'Psalter of Queen Philippa'), with a calendar (ff. 2-7v), Psalms (ff. 8-109), Ca... More

David from BL Royal 4 E VI, f. 2

David from BL Royal 4 E VI, f. 2

Historiated initial 'B'(eatus) of David paying the harp, at the beginning of Psalm 1. Image taken from f. 2 of Psalter, with the commentary of Peter Lombard. Written in Latin. David was a skilled musician and ... More

David fleeing from Absalom from BL Harley 2895, f. 81v

David fleeing from Absalom from BL Harley 2895, f. 81v

Detail of illuminated historiated initial 'D'(omine exaudi orationem meam) depicting David, on foot, fleeing from Absalom and two companions on horseback, with upraised swords. Image taken from f. 81v of Psalte... More

David fleeing from Absalom from BL Harley 2895, f. 81v

David fleeing from Absalom from BL Harley 2895, f. 81v

Detail of illuminated historiated initial 'D'(omine exaudi orationem meam) depicting David, on foot, fleeing from Absalom and two companions on horseback, with upraised swords. Image taken from f. 81v of Psalte... More

King David from BL Harley 1798, f. 1

King David from BL Harley 1798, f. 1

Historiated initial 'B'(eatus) of David playing the harp, combined with a full foliate bar border at the beginning of Psalm 1. Image taken from f. 1 of Missal, Use of Sarum, vol. 2, imperfect. Written in Latin.... More

David from BL YT 14, f. 57v - Public domain medieval manuscript

David from BL YT 14, f. 57v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(ixit) of a seated king David with knights and a disputing fool, at the beginning of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 57v of Psalter, Use of Sarum (the 'St Omer Psalter'). Writt... More

David in Penitence from BL YT 4, f. 105

David in Penitence from BL YT 4, f. 105

Miniature of David in Penitence, decorated initial 'D'(omine), and full border, at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from f. 105 of Book of Hours, Use of Rome ('Hours of Jacques de Brégilles'... More

David harping from BL YT 1, f. 238

David harping from BL YT 1, f. 238

Detail of an historiated initial 'B'(eatus) with David harping, at the beginning of the Psalms. Image taken from f. 238 of Bible with prologues (ff. 1-524v), followed by the Interpretations of Hebrew names (ff.... More

David in penitence from BL Burn 336, f. 110

David in penitence from BL Burn 336, f. 110

Miniature of King David in the wilderness, kneeling in penitence before God, above a four-line puzzle initial 'D'(omine) with a partial border, at the beginning of the Seven Penitential Psalms. Image taken from... More

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