f. 3v: Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 272: The Psalter of Count Achadeus
- Title:
- f. 3v: Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 272: The Psalter of Count Achadeus
- Section:
- The Psalter of Count Achadeus
- Manuscript:
- Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 272: The Psalter of Count Achadeus
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- This leaf has an elaborate full-page initial B and the letters EATUS VIA PECCATORUM in gold capitals on blue (and white) ground
- The letter B is filled with conventional foliage and convoluted stems, in the curves of which are many small white animals. The ground of this is gold. In the stem of the B is a medallion with gold ground containing a crowned bust of David. Outside the letter the ground is blue
- The frame is of gold and red (dotted with white): at the angles are four medallions and in the middle of the sides four half-medallions, all with gold ground. Those at the angles have: top L., bust of white-bearded man: lower L., bust of beardless man; upper and lower R., busts of kings. Those in the sides have: upper and lower C., busts of angels: L. side small man in red and blue: R., small man in red with shield
- The work is bold and rich but not very delicate