Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 105r

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Psalm 028 (Vulg., 027)
1) Noah: Building of Ark -- Noah, wearing cap, places his left foot on bow of ark decorated with animal head, and holds axe in his left hand, before board on trestle.
Scene within initial A decorated with animal head and geometric and foliate ornament.
2) Foliate design within inital A beginning the commentary of Psalm 28 (Vulg., 27)