The Psalter consists of other texts besides the Book of Psalms. One such text
is a poem about David. The artist visually distinguished this unit by providing
a full-page illustration consisting of three registers. Apparently, the poem
is of high value, for the whole text, written between illustrations, is written
in gold uncial.
DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION 1
The first register of illustrations portrays Christ sending an
angel to David. Christ appears enthroned, surrounded by two angels,
and one of them appears to
be reporting to him.
INSRCIPTION
The inscription provides the speech cues "The Lord speaks
to the angel." The
text in uncial gold states: "Go forth, call David from his flocks."
DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION 2
The illustration on the second register portrays David blowing
a flute amidst plants, sheep and goats.
TRANSLATION
The inscription states: "The angel to David." An
angel greets David in the fields, saying: "Young man, walk; earnestly
[I desire] a word."
DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION 3
The third register of illustrations portrays David conversing with
the angel.
TRANSLATION
An inscription states: "David to the angel." David's words appear in
gold uncial, addressing the angel: "Where do you call me to, most honored
chief?" An inscription states: "The angel" and the main text: "Leave
your flocks of sheep, set forth at a run."
