History Bible (Psalter and New Testament)

Shelfmark The Hague, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 69 B 10

Origin & date Utrecht, Gerard Wesselz. van Deventer (scribe), Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10 (illuminator); 1443

Physical description

Vellum, ff. 248, 395x295 (275x195) mm, 2 columns, 56 lines, littera hybrida. Dutch. Binding: contemporary brown leather, blind

Illumination

4 column miniatures (82/145x90/98 mm) with border decoration, 1 pendrawn column miniature (100x90 mm) with border decoration, 28 historiated initials (45/50x50/55 mm) with border decoration; all border decoration in Utrecht style (large acanthus leaves and/or `thistles'); 1 illustration in the margin; decorated initials with border decoration in Utrecht style (large acanthus leaves; ff. 150v, 159r, 164r, 165v, 167v, etc.); penwork initials with pen-flourishes in 2 different styles: Utrecht style (`little stars'; ff: 8r, 8v, 9r, 9v, 10r, etc.) and Utrecht style with `eastern' influences (ff. 119r, 119v, 120r, 120v, 121r)

Provenance

Presented in 1676 by Ernest Ignatius Busch, parish priest of Aelten (Gelderland?), to Johannes Constantinus de Richeliis (Johan Constantijn van Rijckel), decanus Borchensis. Prince Karl of Prussia (stamped ex-libris); by legacy to his son Friedrich Leopold of Prussia, his sale in 1931 at Ball & Graupe, Berlin (cat. 27-28 November, lot 406, pl. 27). Purchased in 1939 from antiquarian bookseller H. Wolf, The Hague

Bibliography

Brussels 1971a, no. 24. - The Hague 1980, no. 72, fig. - Biemans 1984, no. 262, fig. 1. - Brandhorst & Broekhuijsen-Kruijer 1985, no. 176. - CMD-NL 2 1988, no. 403, pl. 697. - Inventaris 1 1988, pp. 23, 82-83. - Utrecht/New York 1989, no. 43, colourpl. 43, figs. 72-74. - Schauder 1992. - The Hague 1994, no. 11, colourpl. - Antwerp 1997, no. 6, fig. on p. 80. - Marrow (forthcoming)

Note

Opening leaves with column miniature and historiated initial missing before f. 41 (Gospels) and f. 128 (Acts)

All catalogue fields

Type	Manuscript book
NU	xx
Language of record	nl
Source project(s)	MSS; BYVANCK; KBMSS
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Title (index form)	Bible: History Bible: Psalter and N.T.
Language of origin code	nn
Place of origin	Utrecht
Date of origin	1443
Scribe	Gerard Wesselz. van Deventer
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Decoration style	Utrecht penwork (`little stars'); Utrecht decoration (`thistles')
Related names/collections	Friedrich Leopold of Prussia; Karl of Prussia; Wolf, H., The Hague (antiq.); Ball & Graupe, Berlin (auct. 1931); Busch, E.I.; Richeliis, J.C. de; Rijckel, J.C. van
Cataloguer's note	ask 5-99. op formulier heb ik geschreven dat er op 1ra onbekend penwerk zit, maar daar zie ik niets van. ask 5-2000
Language	Dutch
Language (Dutch)	Nederlands
Classification code	01 A 12; 01 AA 32 1
Geographic code	01 NL 02 UT UT

33 illuminations catalogued

f. 8racolumn miniature

David and Goliath: David beheads Goliath with his sword

Psalm 1 ('Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly')

1443

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	78
Sequence (global)	5581
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	100x92
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	8ra
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10

f. 8rbhistoriated initial

David playing the harp

Psalm 1 ('Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly')

1443

11I62(DAVID)33 49L12(S)49L171 71X1(Ps. 1)1

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	79
Sequence (global)	5582
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	65x70
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	8rb
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10

f. 12vhistoriated initial

David points to his eyes

Psalm 26 ('The Lord is my light and my salvation')

1443

31A2534 31A25552 49L12(D)49L171 71H611 71X1(Ps. 26)1

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	80
Sequence (global)	5583
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	12v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_012v.jpg

f. 15vhistoriated initial

A prophet

Psalm 38 ('I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue')

1443

11I62(...)3 49L12(I)49L171 71X1(Ps. 38)1

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	81
Sequence (global)	5584
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x45
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	15v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_015v.jpg

f. 18rhistoriated initial

Fool

Psalm 52 ('The fool said in his heart, "There is no God"')

1443

31B8 49L12(D)49L171 71X1(Ps. 52)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	82
Sequence (global)	5585
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	47x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	18r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_018r.jpg

f. 21rhistoriated initial

David in the water praying to God in heaven

Psalm 68 ('Save me, O God, for the waters are come in even unto my soul')

1443

31A277 49L12(G)49L171 71H611 71X1(Ps. 68)1

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	83
Sequence (global)	5586
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	21r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_021r.jpg

f. 24vhistoriated initial

David playing bells

Psalm 80 ('Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob; Take a psalm and bring hither the timbrel')

1443

11I62(DAVID)33 48C7343 49L12(U)49L171 71X1(Ps. 80)1

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	84
Sequence (global)	5587
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	24v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_024v.jpg

f. 27vhistoriated initial

Monks singing

Psalm 97 ('Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle')

1443

11P31521 11P315331 11Q7571 49L12(S)49L171 71X1(Ps. 97)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	85
Sequence (global)	5588
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	27v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_027v.jpg

f. 31rhistoriated initial

Christ and God

Psalm 109 ('The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit thou at my right hand"')

1443

11C3 49L12(D)49L171 71X1(Ps. 109)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	86
Sequence (global)	5589
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	31r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_031r.jpg

f. 97vcolumn miniature (drawing, partly coloured)

Crucifixion, with Mary and St. John

Gospels: Passion of John

1443

73D58 73D641

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	87
Sequence (global)	5590
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	100x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl; 49N verwijderd (HB)
Scene order key	97v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 69b10_097v.jpg

f. 104rb1column miniature

Christ appears to the apostles gathered behind locked doors

Acts of the Apostles

1443

73E353

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	88
Sequence (global)	5591
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	110x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	104rb1
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10

f. 104rb2historiated initial

The calling of the apostles St. Peter and St. Andrew

Acts of the Apostles

1443

49L12(D)49L171 73C7112

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	89
Sequence (global)	5592
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	104rb2
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10

f. 133rhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a sword and a book

Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(P)49L171 49L72 73F411

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	90
Sequence (global)	5593
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	65x65
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	133r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_133r.jpg

f. 141vhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a sword and a book

Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(D)49L171 49L72 73F412

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	91
Sequence (global)	5594
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	45x50
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	141v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_141v.jpg

f. 156rhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a sword

Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(G)49L171 73F413

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	92
Sequence (global)	5595
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x50
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	156r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_156r.jpg

f. 159vhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a sword and a book

Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(P)49L171 49L72 73F414

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	93
Sequence (global)	5596
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	159v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_159v.jpg

f. 162rhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a sword

Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(P)49L171 73F415

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	94
Sequence (global)	5597
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x50
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	162r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_162r.jpg

f. 164rhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a book

Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians

1443

11H(PAUL)49L12(P)49L171 49LL72 73F416

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	95
Sequence (global)	5598
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	164r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_164r.jpg

f. 166rhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a book and a sword

Epistle I of St. Paul to the Thessalonians

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(P)49L171 49L72 73F417

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	96
Sequence (global)	5599
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	166r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_166r.jpg

f. 167vhistoriated initial

St. Timothy of Ephesus(?) holding a scroll and a sword

Epistle II of St. Paul to the Thessalonians

1443

11H(TIMOTHY)45C13(SWORD)49L12(P)49L171 49LL71 73F417

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	97
Sequence (global)	5600
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	167v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_167v.jpg

f. 168vhistoriated initial

St. Paul writing a letter

Epistle I of St. Paul to St. Timothy

1443

11H(PAUL)12 46E221 49L12(P)49L171 73F421

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	98
Sequence (global)	5601
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	168v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_168v.jpg

f. 170vhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a book and a sword

Epistle II of St. Paul to St. Timothy

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(P)49L171 49L72 73F421

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	99
Sequence (global)	5602
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	170v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_170v.jpg

f. 172rhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a scroll

Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus

1443

11H(PAUL)1 49L12(P)49L171 49LL71 73F422

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	100
Sequence (global)	5603
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	172r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_172r.jpg

f. 172vhistoriated initial

St. Paul holding a book and a sword

Epistle of St. Paul to St. Philemon

1443

11H(PAUL)45C13(SWORD)49L12(P)49L171 49L72 73F423

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	101
Sequence (global)	5604
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	172v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_172v.jpg

f. 179vhistoriated initial

St. James the Less holding a staff

Epistle of St. James

1443

11H(JAMES THE LESS)41D263 49L12(I)49L171 73F44

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	102
Sequence (global)	5605
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x30
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	179v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_179v.jpg

f. 183rhistoriated initial

St. Peter holding a book and a key

Epistles of St. Peter

1443

11H(PETER)41A3281 49L12(S)49L171 49LL72 73F45

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	103
Sequence (global)	5606
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x50
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl; bldpl Vraag: de initiaal staat bij brief II van Petrus, hoe zit het met de eerste brief? ask
Scene order key	183r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_183r.jpg

f. 184vhistoriated initial

The Evangelist St. John holding the poisoned chalice

Epistles of St. John

1443

11H(JOHN)11Q71441 31E233321(+0)49L12(U)49L171 73F46

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	104
Sequence (global)	5607
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x55
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	184v
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_184v.jpg

f. 187rhistoriated initial

St. Jude Thaddaeus holding a sword

Epistle of St. Jude

1443

11H(JUDE THADDAEUS)45C13(SWORD)49L12(I)49L171 73F47

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	105
Sequence (global)	5608
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	60x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	187r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_187r.jpg

f. 188ra1column miniature

The Evangelist St. John with his symbol the eagle on Patmos, the devil stealing the ink-well: vision of the appearance of the Son of Man

Apocalypse

1443

11I421 11K4 49L62 73G11(+11)73G12

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	106
Sequence (global)	5609
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	85x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	188ra1
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10

f. 188ra2historiated initial

The Evangelist St. John on Patmos having a vision

Apocalypse

1443

31B21 49L12(D)49L171 73G11

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	107
Sequence (global)	5610
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	50x60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	188ra2
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10

f. 199rhistoriated initial

The prophet Malachi holding a scroll

Readings for the Temporal

1443

11I62(MALACHI)3 49L12(D)49L171 49LL71

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	108
Sequence (global)	5611
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	55x65
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl; bldpl Volgens Jos Biemans ten onrechte onder de koptitel 'Malachi'. Is het dan geen Malachi maar gewoon een profeet? ask
Scene order key	199r
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Note	Not available = 69b10_199r.jpg

f. 215va1column miniature

Emperor Titus entering burning Jerusalem

Die destructie van Jherusalem

1443

45L12 61E(JERUSALEM)98B(TITUS)4

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	109
Sequence (global)	5612
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	145x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	215va1
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10

f. 215va2historiated initial

The Jewess Mary shows the Roman soldiers the half-eaten body of her child

Die destructie van Jherusalem

1443

12A7 31E3 32B311(ROMANS)41C9 42G212 45A141 45B 45M3 49L12(A)49L171 98C(MARY)5

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	110
Sequence (global)	5613
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 69 B 10
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 69 B 10
Image size (mm)	70x60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	215va2
Language of origin code	1 Northern Netherlands
Illuminator / Master	Master of The Hague, KB, 69 B 10