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Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 94r

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Psalm 025 (Vulg., 024)
Cain: cursed -- Cain stands with right hand raised, and hold s scroll inscribed NESCIO NUM CUSTOS FRATRIS MEI SUM from Genesis 4:9 in left hand.
Scene within initial A in part formed by fantastic animal and decorated with foliate and geometric ornament.
Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, stands with His right hand extended toward Cain. He holds scroll, inscribed VBI EST ABEL FRATER TUUS from Genesis 4:9 in left hand.
Scene within initial A decorated with foliage at beginning of commentary on Psalm 25.



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