The Breslau Psalter

Other artists

Artists

Other artists were responsible for the minor decoration throughout the volume, including the majority of small miniatures in the borders. Three of them were also responsible for the historiated initials for Psalms 26, 52 and 101 (fols. 40r, 64r, 104r). The palette on fol. 64r is most similar to that of Hands B and C, while the pigment choices on fols. 40r and 104r resemble those of Hands E, F, and G.

Historiated initial D with David in prayer (Psalm 101)

David kneels in the centre, raising his hands in prayer and enacting the opening verse of Psalm 101 which is written in gold letters beside the initial, Domine exaudi oracionem meam (‘Hear, O Lord, my prayer’).

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