Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 164r

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Noah: cursing Ham -- Noah, seated, holds scroll in left hand inscribed MALEDICTUM CHANAAN SERUUS SERUUORUM ERIT FRATRIBUS from Genesis 9:25. His right hand is raised, pointing towards Ham. Ham stands in partial view with left hand raised, palm outward.
Scene within initial E decorated with foliate designs.