Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Liège, ca. 1290-1305
MS M.155 fol. 6r

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Psalm 009 (Vulg., 009):
Woman, veiled, wearing white, raises hands.
Figure against gold background within decorated initial C with foliate extension.
In upper margin, gesturing hybrid man, with body of wingless dragon and foliate tail.
In right margin, bird sits on foliate extension.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), hybrid male, with body of wingless dragon and foliate tail, joins hands in prayer.