Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
England, between 1260 and 1270
MS M.520B fol.

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Christ and Four Beasts -- Christ, cross nimbed, right hand raised with two fingers extended, holding cross-surmounted globe in left hand, is seated on bench with footstool in lozenge shaped mandorla. Outside of mandorla, in corners of frame are winged man, eagle, winged ox, and winged lion, each nimbed and holding scroll.
Figure of Christ against blue and pale orange background; others against either blue or pale orange background.