Leaf from a Psalter, Netherlands, Flanders, Verso

Alternative Title

Catalogue 11

Creator

Unknown

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Publication Date

1250

Time Period

Second half of the 13th century

Abstract

During the thirteenth century, wealthy laity often commissioned Psalters with extensive decoration. This particular leaf from Flanders features several burnished gold leaf initials marking the beginning of each line of the Psalms.

Decoration

Three-quarter page border enclosing eight burnished gold leaf initials on left side. Alternating blue and mauve block line endings.

Text Identification

Psalms 121:7 - 122:4

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

Netherlands

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00198-catalogue-11-verso

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Leaf from a Psalter, Netherlands, Flanders, Verso" (1250). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 157.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/157