Chludov Psalter, Byzantine, 9th century, Moscow, Historical Museum MS 129

Chludov Psalter
Moscow, Historical Museum MS 129
9th century

Psalm-77-78, Chludov Psalter, Byzantine, 9th century, Moscow, Historical Museum MS 129

Madonna with the infant Christ in the temple on the mountain top. The prophet Samuel anoints David king while grazing herds. Before Jerusalem sits king Antiochus Epiphanes watches the defeat of the Maccabean brothers.

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