Choir psalter (DS5666) (Q24498)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 71:2, Lewis E M 71:2)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Choir psalter (DS5666) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 71:2, Lewis E M 71:2) |
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1485-1499
15. century
1485Gregorian
1499Gregorian
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Extent: 338 x 506 mm; parchment
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Initial E with David and the Just exalting God
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This initial begins Psalm 32, 'Exultate iusti in domino ...' (Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just), which was read at Matins on Monday in the first week of Advent. This psalm of praise asks the just to 'give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings. Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise.' The scene in the initials acts...
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This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a ferial psalter. This side of the leaf, the true verso, continues Psalm 38, which begins on the front.
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Script: Rotunda
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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5 December 2023
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5 December 2023
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