Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, Oxford, ca. 1220
MS M.791 fol. 199r

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In left column, initial D of Gallican version:
Psalm 110 (Vulg., 109).
Christ:seated at Right Hand of God -- Christ, cross-nimbed, beardless, raising right hand and holding book on left knee with left hand, is seated on cushioned bench in mandorla, looking toward God in right column.
Figure against background of gold within initial decorated with geometric and foliate ornament.
In right column, initial D of Hebraic version:
Psalm 110 (Hebraic, 110).
Christ:seated at Right Hand of God -- God, cross-nimbed, raising right hand, holding book on left knee with left hand and resting feet on foot stool, is seated on arc of heaven in mandorla.
Figure against background of gold, within initial decorated with interlace, geometric and foliate ornament.