Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Ghent, 1270-1280
MS M.72 fol. 136r

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Psalm 098 (Vulg., 097).
Martin of Tours: dividing Cloak -- Martin of Tours, decorated nimbus, mounted on horseback, grasps cloak with left hand and with right hand divides cloak with sword. Beggar, in loincloth, on crutches, grasps cloak with right hand.
Scene is set in gold background within decorated initial C.
Left border contains letters N, R, V, I written in gold. Each letter is initial beginning a verse.
SC MARTINUS is written in gold letters in lower border of decorated frame.