Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
England, possibly London, late 13th century
MS M.102 fol. 152v

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Canticle: Isaiah I.
1) Initial C:
Isaiah: Scene, Martyrdom -- With frame saw, executioner, wearing tunic, saws through head of Isaiah, in trousers, kneeling with his hands bound to column. The hand of God appears from cloud above.
Scene with architectural frame, within initial C decorated with geometric ornament, foliage, and human head, and with foliate spandrels.
2) Pen-drawn line endings:
Hybrid Man, winged, with tail, one arm, and one leg; abstract penwork.