Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 54r

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Psalm 018 (Vulg., 017)
1) Adam and Eve: Expulsion -- Nimbed angel, with flaming sword in right hand, extends left hand toward Adam and Eve, both hiding nakedness with leaves, with right hands raised, beside tree.
Scene within decorated initial D.
2) Fantastic animal, with hood, holding an ax and riding another fantastic animal within initial D at beginning of commentary of Psalm 18 (Vulg. 17).