Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, Paris, 1228-1234
MS M.153 fol. 74r

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Psalm 039 (Vulg., 038):
David: communicating with God -- David, crowned, raises hand toward mouth. Head of Christ-Logos, crossed nimbus, in sky.
Scene against gold background in foliate initial D.
In line endings, fantastic animal and decorative penwork.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), decorative penwork.