Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Liège, ca. 1290-1305
MS M.155 fol. 1v

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Psalm 002 (Vulg., 002):
Lambert of Li³•ge: Scene, Martyrdom -- Soldier, wearing tunic and chain mail, raises sword in right hand and uses left hand to grasp hair of Lambert of Li³•ge, nimbed, dressed as bishop, kneeling in prayer before draped altar with chalice.
Scene against gold background within decorated initial Q with foliate extensions.
In upper margin, hybrid archer, with body of wingless dragon, fires arrow.