Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 447v

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Psalm 069 (Vulg., 068). Emerging from cloud-edged arc of Heaven, God extends right hand downward to raised right hand of man in water. Figures in initial S decorated with foliate ornament. Border of rectilinear frame decorated with floreate ornament and gold leaves and balls, enclosing text. Text is Psalm 69 (Vulg., 68).