Michol Helping David Escape c. 1420 - 1430

This miniature, created by an anonymous artist around 1420–1430, depicts a scene from the biblical story of David and Goliath. The image shows Michal, the daughter of King Saul, helping David escape from his pursuers. She lowers a rope from the window of a fortified tower, which David uses to descend. The scene is rendered in a simple, yet effective manner, typical of the 15th century manuscript illumination. The use of bright colors, particularly in the clothing, and the careful detail given to the architecture, make this a captivating and informative miniature.