Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, possibly Saint-Omer, 13th century
MS M.79 fol. 98r

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Psalm 085 (Vulg., 084) -- Marginal extensions decorating upper, left, and lower margins with terminal of hybrid animal holding ball in mouth, with both hands raising axe (upper); two intertwined dragon-like hybrid animals, necks forming interlace (left); and bust of man with left hand extending bow and with right hand drawn (lower). Marginal illustrations at end of Psalm 85.