Medieval Psalter Leaf, Psalm 105

This stunning manuscript leaf on vellum from a French Psalter, was written in Northern France in the late 15th century. The Psalter is written in Latin in a Gothic script with brown ink and burnished gold initials with alternating blue, red, or white tracery and infill. The term Psalter is used to describe a volume containing the 150 biblical poems know as the Book of Psalms, used for liturgical use and which often contain other devotional material. The Psalms (derived from the Greek word psalmos, meaning song”) are short, lyrical passages written in the first person. Due to their varied content and versatility, individual psalms are often employed as prayers, both in public worship and in private devotion. A beautiful archival mat has been added with windows cut front and back for easy viewing of both sides. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a 500 year old biblical document. This Psalter leaf is part of Psalm 105.39 He spread a cloud for their protection, and fire to give them light in the night. (partial) 40 They asked, and the quail came: and he filled them with the bread of heaven. 41 He opened the rock, and waters flowed: rivers ran down in the dry land. 42 Because he remembered his holy word, which he had spoken to his servant Abraham. 43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness. 44 And he gave them the lands of the Gentiles: and they possessed the labours of the people: 45 That they might observe his justifications, and seek after his law. (partial)” “

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