David playing the lyre, 10th century (1849). Artist: Unknown

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David playing the lyre, 10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 10th century manuscript illustration from the Abbey of St Germain des Prés, held by the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris (ms. no 30). From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Séré and A Rivaud, Volume IV (Paris, 1849).

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