Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 1r

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Psalm 001 (Vulg., 001)
1) Creation Scene: 1st Day, or Angel: Scene, Creation -- Christ-Logos, decorated crossed nimbus, holds globe in His left hand, raises His right hand, and sits on bench above six angels in two groups, two with hands raised.
Scene within initial B decorated with foliate ornament.
2) Creation Scene: 2nd Day -- Christ-Logos, decorated crossed nimbus, stands with His right hand grasping cloudy arc of heaven. Waters pour from His lowered left hand.
Within initial A decorated with dragon, hooded human head, and foliage at beginning of commentary on Psalm 1.