Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 172r

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Psalm 042 (Vulg., 041)
1) Abraham: Departure from Haran -- Abraham with staff in left hand and right hand extended, leads Sarah and Wife of Lot, both veiled, and Lot, two with right hands raised.
Scene within initial Q, tail formed by fantastic animal.
2) Three-quarter figure of nimbed angel, with right hand extended, holds scroll, inscribed EGREDERE DE TERRA TUA UADE IN TERRAM QUAM MONSTRAUERO TIBI from Genesis 12:1 in left hand.
Figure in initial Q at beginning of commentary on Psalm 42.
Scene in two initials Q.