Psalter?, France, Late 13th-Early 14th Century

Psalters -- France -- Illustrations; Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval -- France; Illumination of books and manuscripts, French

This leaf, believed to be from a psalter or book of hours, shows the last line of Psalm 106 and verses one through eight of Psalm 107. The ivy sprays decorating the initial "P" are characteristic of French origin. Complex bar ornaments in blue fill the text block and separate the verses. In the 16th line of the recto, a later hand has made a correction in pen. The ink of the text is significantly worn and faded, but the gold illumination and red and blue penwork both remain bright.

Unknown.

15 x 11 cm. Foliation "108" in later hand in upper right corner. Tape damage on verso suggests removal from a mat.

1450-1550

Central Washington University, Special Collections

Possible Ege match.

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