Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 126v

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Psalm 124 (Vulg., 123):
Scene, Occupational: Pastoral -- Shepherd, wearing cap, places red, green and white poles in water. Flock of sheep, standing in water, drink. Sheep have marks (or possibly flesh wounds from murrain or other plague) on backs. Beyond rocky outcropping in background is castle.