Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1200
MS M.338 fol. 25r

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Psalm 08 (Vulg., 08)
1) David: communicating with God -- David, crowned, stands, extending scroll, inscribed D(OMI)NE D(OMI)N(U)S N(OSTE)R Q(UAM) ADMIRABILE from Psalm 8:1 (Vulg., 8:2), in right hand. He raises left hand toward half figure of Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, with His left hand raised, emerging from above.
Scene within initial D decorated with foliate ornament.
2) Initial D of at beginning of commentary on Psalm 8 decorated with foliate design.