Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 18v

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Psalm 007 (Vulg., 007)
1) Creation Scene: 5th Day, and Creation Scene: 6th Day -- Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, stands with His right hand raised, and roll (?) in His left hand. He is flanked by birds including geese, cock and dove, and animals including camel, horse, lion, and ram.
Scene within initial D decorated with foliate and geometric ornament.
2) Fantastic animal within Initial D decorated with foliage at beginning of commentary on Psalm 7.