Medieval Psalter Leaf, Psalm 92

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 92.8 When the wicked shall spring up as grass: and all the workers of iniquity shall appear: That they may perish for ever and ever: (partial) 9 but thou, O Lord, art most high for evermore. 10 For behold thy enemies, O Lord, for behold thy enemies shall perish: and all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. 11 But my horn shall be exalted like that of the unicorn: and my old age in plentiful mercy. 12 My eye also hath looked down upon my enemies: and my ear shall hear of the downfall of the malignant that rise up against me. (partial)” “

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