{"product_id":"medieval-latin-psalter-leaf-on-vellum-psalms-26-93-c-14th-15th-century","title":"Medieval Latin Psalter Leaf on Vellum – Psalms 26 \u0026 93 – c. 14th–15th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThis authentic medieval manuscript leaf was handwritten on vellum during the late Middle Ages, likely in the 14th or early 15th century. Executed in a bold Gothic textura script with alternating red and blue lombard initials, the leaf contains portions of the Latin Psalms as preserved in the Vulgate tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne side preserves text from \u003cb\u003ePsalm 26 (27)\u003c\/b\u003e, including the well-known verse:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Exaltare Domine in virtute tua; cantabimus et psallemus virtutes tuas”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(“Be exalted, O Lord, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse contains text from \u003cb\u003ePsalm 93 (94)\u003c\/b\u003e, a psalm calling upon God as the righteous Judge who sees injustice and defends His people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten on genuine animal vellum, the manuscript displays the craftsmanship of medieval scribes through its carefully ruled text block, elegant Gothic letterforms, and decorative initials highlighted in red and blue. The substantial size of the leaf suggests it originated from a large Psalter or liturgical manuscript intended for communal reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate: c. 14th–15th Century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Genuine vellum (animal parchment)\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Latin\u003cbr\u003eScript: Gothic Textura\u003cbr\u003eContents: Psalms 26 (27) and 93 (94)\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Alternating red and blue lombard initials\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 21.5 x 15.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Age-related wear consistent with centuries of use, including minor creasing, edge wear, and manuscript handling marks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent example of medieval bookmaking and a remarkable survivor from the age when every book was copied entirely by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59616326680657,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2026-06-05T102848.828.jpg?v=1780669839","url":"https:\/\/thedivinelibrarystore.com\/products\/medieval-latin-psalter-leaf-on-vellum-psalms-26-93-c-14th-15th-century","provider":"The Divine Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}