Leaves from a Psalter, England, Verso

Alternative Title

Catalogue 2

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1300

Time Period

circa 1300

Abstract

The leaves shown here provide a prime example of the portable Psalter. Measuring 13 x 9.5, its convenient size allowed the owner to carry it around easily. Psalm 118's 176 verses praise the Divine Law and are divided into twenty-two sections comprised of eight verses, each called strophes.

Decoration

Four-line decorated initial P in mauve on gold ground. Alternating blue and gold initials with red and blue flourishes.

Text Identification

Psalm 118:44-61

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

England

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00190-catalogue-04-verso

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Leaves from a Psalter, England, Verso" (1300). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 151.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/151