The Morgan Picture Bible, f. 23v

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Title

The Morgan Picture Bible, f. 23v

Description

Upper Register- Saul slaying Nahash and the Ammonites.  The fleeing Ammonites are surrounded by the Israelite soldiers approaching from behind and emerging ahead from the city gate.  Saul, indicated by a crown, slices into Nahash, who is also denoted by a crown.  

Lower Register- Samuel anointing Saul after the overwhelming defeat of the Ammonites. Samuel sacrificing to the Lord as He gazes down upon His faithful servant. 

1 Samuel 11

Creator

Unknown, France

Source

MS M. 638

Publisher

Pierpont Morgan Library

Date

c. 1240

Rights

Public Domain

Format

Vellum, 390 x 300 mm

Language

Latin, Perisan, Judeo-Persian

Type

Still Image