Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 462v

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Psalm 110 (Vulg., 109). Trinity -- Christ, hands crossed on breast, seated next to, and looking toward, God, right hand on right shoulder of Christ. Dove of Holy Ghost hovers between them. All within initial D decorated with foliate ornament. Border of rectilinear frame decorated with scrolling floreate vine, enclosing text. Inhabiting the frame, bear, cat, possibly monkey (partly visible in right margin), and lion. Text is Psalm 110 (Vulg., 109).