COLLECTION NAME:
Medieval Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1205549
Reference Number:
Latin MS 116
Image Title:
Psalm one hundred and nine
Alternative Image Title:
Psalm one hundred and ten: 1-8
Parent Work Title:
Psalter of St. Maximin
Date Created:
9th century
Page:
71r
Image Sequence Number:
071r
Description:
Psalm one hundred and nine; Psalm one hundred and ten: 1-8. The verses are in two columns of 31 lines, in black Carolingian minuscule with titles in red uncials. The initial letter of each verse is capitalised and infilled with colour. Psalm one hundred and nine, 'Dixit Dominus...' begins with a decorated initial somewhat larger than the rest; the bowl of the 'D' is acanthus formed and filled with interlace. The remaining letters of 'Dixit' are capitalised and coloured, and occupy the depth of two lines. A large, coloured 'C' introduces psalm one hundred and ten. Each psalm 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
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:
725
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Psalm one hundred and nine
