Medieval Christians believed that the prayers of King David in the Old Testament heralded the arrival of Jesus Christ. In this image, David is depicted as a wise old sovereign with a white beard; he leans on his harp while two musicians play to greet the Christ Child that is suspended in the air above them.
David Foresees the Coming of Christ
A musical greeting for the future savior of mankind
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