Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 14r

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Psalm 008 (Vulg., 008) -- Pope, wearing triple-crowned tiara, kneels with joined hands raised, before draped altar, upon which is retable with image of figure. Behind Pope are three emperors, wearing imperial crowns and armor, kneeling with joined hands raised. Scene in vaulted room.
Margin is decorated with floreate border, including daisies, inhabited by bird and fantastic animal.