About the creation
Psalter (M.43, f. 27vb): Jesse Tree
Artist name: Unknown artist
At the base of the “tree”, haloed Jesse lies on a bed, holding a column of portraits of his descendants: David playing a harp, Solomon with a sword, the Virgin Mary and Jesus. On either side of this central column are found Old Testament prophets with Moses on the top left, holding the tablets of the Law. On the frame are portrayed the apostles, evangelists and additional pictures of Jesus and Mary.
Technique: Color illumination
Location: Pierpont Morgan Library, New York
Date: 1212