COLLECTION NAME:
Medieval Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1205440
Reference Number:
Latin MS 116
Image Title:
Psalm one
Alternative Image Title:
Psalm two
Parent Work Title:
Psalter of St. Maximin
Date Created:
9th century
Page:
16v
Image Sequence Number:
016v
Description:
Psalms one and two. The verses are in two columns of 29-30 lines, in black Carolingian minuscule with titles in red uncials. The initial letter of each verse is capitalised and infilled with colour. The psalter is divided into three fifties. Psalm one ends with an oratio: 'Effice nos domine tamquam fructuosissimum lignum...'. A large, decorated 'Q' introduces psalm two, which ends at the foot of the page and is followed by an oratio.
Language Code:
lat
Subject:
Religion
Subject:
Christianity
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Codex
Technique Used:
handwriting
Medium:
ink
Support:
Vellum
Item Height:
420 mm
Item Width:
325 mm
Current Repository:
John Rylands University Library, The University of Manchester, U.K.
Provenance:
Bibliotheca Bollandiana Bruxellensis
Provenance:
Lindsay family Earls of Crawford and Balcarres, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
References:
James, M.R., A Descriptive Catalogue of the Latin Manuscripts in the John Rylands Library at Manchester (Manchester, 1921), reprinted with an introduction and additional notes and corrections by F. Taylor (Munich, 1980)
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2011-10-31
Multi Page Number:
180
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Psalm one
