Divine Hymns & Temple Songs

This armorial bookplate identifies the volume as part of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana, the renowned library of the Earls of Crawford. The engraving displays the family's coat of arms, supported by two lions and surmounted by a coronet and crest, accompanied by the resolute motto 'ENDURE FORT'. Such marks of provenance are crucial for tracing the history and movement of significant manuscripts and rare books through historical collections.

This striking illumination depicts King David in a formal, frontal pose characteristic of Byzantine art, identified by the Greek inscription below. He holds a scroll inscribed with text, emphasizing his role as a prophet and psalmist, while his raised hand signifies divine authority. The use of a deep blue background and rich pigments highlights the manuscript's high status and liturgical importance.