This painting is part of the group: The Santa Croce Altarpiece
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The prophet David, who wears a crown to denote his kingship, blesses (?) with his right hand and displays the inscribed scroll with his left.
This panel is a pinnacle (third from the left) from the high altarpiece of S. Croce, Florence. It was situated above 'Saint Bartholomew and Saint Andrew'.
Other paintings in this group: The Santa Croce Altarpiece
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