Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 89v

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Psalm 023 (Vulg., 022)
Cain and Abel: talking -- Abel, wearing tunic, stands with right hand raised. His left wrist is grasped by right hand of Cain holding scroll, inscribed EGREDIAMUR FORAS from Genesis 4:8, in his left hand.
Scene within initial D decorated with foliate ornament.