Leaf from a Psalter, Germany, Recto

Alternative Title

Catalogue 15

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1450

Time Period

Second half of the 15th century

Abstract

This octavo-sized portable Psalter features Psalm 68, referred to as the Salva me (Save me) poem, which addresses the sufferings of Jesus during His Life. In addition to the rubric at the beginning of the Psalm, the large and heavily decorated initial S further serves as an organization tool by acting as a chapter heading.

Decoration

Seven-line initial S in blue and red ink, decorated with spirals and dots. Quarter-page border on left extending length of page with alternating blue and red motif. Alternating blue and red initials.

Text Identification

Psalm 68:2-4

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

Germany

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00203-catalogue-15-recto

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Leaf from a Psalter, Germany, Recto" (1450). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 160.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/160