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