Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
England, Devonshire, 1325-1330
MS M.329 fol. 44r

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Psalm 81 (Vulg., 80). David, crowned, raising hammer in each hand, playing cymbala. Small oak tree at his feet. All enclosed in initial E. In left margin, half-figure of man wearing cap, raises left hand to corner of the initial, body terminating with wings and animal feet. Descender of initial decorated with foliate ornament including oak leaves. Text is Psalm 81 (Vulg., 80).