[König David mit Zither beim Dichten der Psalme]

The figure is shown in a medieval style, wearing a crown and robes with decorative patterns, plucking the strings of a large musical instrument. The throne features zoomorphic elements, including an animal head on the armrest and clawed feet at the base. This engraving is a 19th-century reproduction of a 12th-century manuscript illustration from the Hortus Deliciarum.

King David represents the intersection of divine inspiration and musical harmony, reflecting the medieval concept of the 'music of the spheres' and the theological importance of the Davidic line. In the context of the Hortus Deliciarum, this image illustrates the role of sacred song within a comprehensive encyclopedia of Christian knowledge.