Historiated Title-Page Border

Book Title: Auslegung der Episteln vnd Euangelien, von Ostern bis auff das Aduent / D. Mart. Luth.

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546

Image Title: Historiated Title-Page Border

Description: This historiated title-page border shows the anointing of David as the King of Israel. At the top of the page God is seen gives the sign of blessing, and at the base, David is shown kneels, with his attribute a harp nearbyxt to him, as the prophet Samuel gives the sign of blesses and anoints him. To the left an attendant holds the crown and scepter.

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