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