File:Psautier de Paris, MSS. gr. 139, fol. 1v.jpg

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David composing the Psalms with Melodia behind him.

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Français : David composant les Psaumes, avec Melodia derrière lui
English: Paris Psalter circa 960, Constantinople. (Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, MS. gr. 139), folio 1v. Biblical scene with David composing the psalms on a lyre or harp-like instrument, with Melodia sitting behind him. Echo looks on from a distance. The "City of Jerusalem" is symbolized by the man sitting (lower right).[1]
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original image painted circa 960 A.D.

uploaded 2022-12-22
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Author Gennadii Saus i Segura
  1. ↑ The Paris Psalter, the Most Famous Illuminated Byzantine Codex Circa 950 CE. historyofinformation.com. "depicts David playing the harp at the side of the seated female figure of “Melody". Around this central group are the figure of Echo, various animals charmed by music, and even a male figure symbolizing the town of Bethlehem"

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