Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 191v

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Psalm 048 (Vulg., 047)
1) Abraham: Angels departing -- Abraham, name inscribed ABRAHAM, holds scroll, inscribed ABSIT A TU UT OCIDAS IUSTUM CUM IMPIO from Genesis 18:23, in left hand.
He extends right hand toward three angels departing, one, cross-nimbed, holding scroll, inscribed SI DECEM SUNT NON DELEBO from Genesis 18:32 in left hand, with right hand raised, and two nimbed, one with right hand raised.
Scene beside initial M at beginning of commentary on Psalm 48.
2) Lot: entertaining Angels -- Two nimbed angels stand; one raises right hand toward Lot, name inscribed LOTH, with his right hand on garment of the angel, and his left hand extended, beside portal in which are four men, one with right hand raised.