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Beatus page of the Iona Psalter

Unknown Artist

The 'Beatus' page of the Iona Psalter shown here is taken from the first word of the first psalm. It is magnificently decorated with four medallions containing images of King David harping and three musicians.
c. 1180-1220
Vellum

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