Bifolium from a Psalter, North Germany, Verso

Alternative Title

Catalogue 14

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1150

Time Period

Late 11th or early 12th century

Abstract

This bifolium contains Psalms 36 through 38. It is possible that it came from a Psalter once part of a Breviary for Breviaries generally arranged the Psalms according to their recitation over the course of the week rather than in numerical order. Psalms 36 through 38 were reserved for Tuesday readings at Matins.

Decoration

Capital letters in red, total of six two-line red initials.

Text Identification

Psalms 38:12 - 40:10.

Keywords

Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Psalters, Psalms (Music), Bible. Psalms, Old Testament

Notes

Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.

Extent

1 page

Geographic Location

Germany

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00133-catalogue-14-page01-verso

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Bifolium from a Psalter, North Germany, Verso" (1150). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 111.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/111