Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, possibly Saint-Omer, 13th century
MS M.79 fol. 8r

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Initial D of Domine enclosing serpent-like hybrid animal; the initial bit by hybrid dragon-like animal partly forming descender, extending across lower margin, on which is perched hybrid man, wearing hood, with dog-like body, front paws raised. Initial D and marginal illustrations of Prayer preceding Psalter.