Bible F, Leaf with Psalms 51 (52) through 55 (56), Recto

Alternative Title

Catalogue 24, Bible 'F'

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1200

Time Period

circa 13th century

Abstract

Here we see a hybrid dwelling in the "D" which opens Psalm 52 (53). The decorated initial acted as a signpost, guiding the user to the psalm which began the liturgy of a particular day.

Decoration

Left column, flourished initial "D." Right column, decorated initial "D"; flourished initial "Q."

Text Identification

Psalm 52 (53) opens: "dixit in | sipiens in | corde su | on(on) est d(eu)s" (The fool said in his heart: There is no God).

Keywords

Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Bibles, 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

France

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00013-00238-R

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Bible F, Leaf with Psalms 51 (52) through 55 (56), Recto" (1200). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 13.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/13