Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 135v

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Psalm 090 (Vulg., 089) -- Christ-Logos, rays as nimbus, within cloud-edged arc of heaven, rayed, raises right hand in gesture of blessing and holds cross-surmounted globe in left hand. Below is horned Moses, holding book in each hand. Scene in landscape setting.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including cornflowers, inhabited by bird.