MS. Add. C. 269
Summary Catalogue no.: 29564
Contents
Commentary on the Psalms
, Language(s): Latin
Physical Description
Form: codex
Support: parchment
Decoration
Fine and good initials. (Pächt and Alexander iii. 251, pl. XXIV)
fol. 4r
- Type initial B
- Subject Gold 14-line initial with acanthus-leaf and floral designs, and lion mask joining together two loops of B. Vertical stroke of the initial is decorated with a medallion with a bust of crowned King David holding sceptre.
fol. 39r
- Type initial D
- Subject Two mythological beasts, placed symmetrically inside the loop of D.
fol. 52r
- Type initial Q
- Subject Two birds, placed symmetrically inside the loop of the initial; dragon forming the tail of Q.
fol. 93r
- Type initial C
- Subject Acanthus-leaf and floral designs, two birds' heads.
fol. 52r
- Type initial D
- Subject Two birds, placed symmetrically inside the loop of the initial.
History
Record Sources
Summary description by Elizabeth Solopova and Matthew Holford, based on the Summary Catalogue and supplementary sources.
Abbreviations
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Last Substantive Revision
2017-07-01: First online publication.