Psalter. Breviary of St. Bridget

Shelfmark The Hague, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 134 C 60

Origin & date Den Bosch, Monastery Marienwater, Bridgettines/Bridgettinesses; 1468

Physical description

Vellum, ff. 290, 147x105 (100x61) mm, 19 lines, littera textualis. Latin. Binding: 15th/16th-century brown leather, blind, made c. 1500 by one of the Van Gavere's in Gent

Illumination

1 full page miniature (104x59 mm); 1 historiated initial (48x60 mm); 26 illustrations in the margin; penwork initials with pen-flourishes (8r, 176r, 121v, 231v, 245v, etc)

Provenance

Suster Alit Snoex (d. 1517). D.-C. and J.-J. van Voorst; sold in 1860 at their sale at Fr. Muller, Amsterdam (cat. 17 Oct., p. 15, no. 123). Six van Hillegom (bookplate); sold in 1928 at his sale at F. Muller, Amsterdam (cat. p. 2, no. 194). Purchased in 1959 at a sale at J.L. Beyers, Utrecht (cat. 21 April, no. 40) with support of the Friends of the Royal Library

Bibliography

Weale II, 1894, no. 370). - Brandhorst & Broekhuijsen-Kruijer 1985, no. 254. - CMD-NL 1988, no. 509, pl. 574-575Veenendaal 1990. - The Hague 1992, no. 155, fig.

Note

Bridgettine calendar with Liège elements: feasts in blue include St. Catharine (25 November), feasts in red include St. Servatius 13 May), St. Augustine (28 August), St. Lambert (17 September), Caninisation of St. Bridget (7 October), St. Hubertus (3 November), St. Leonardus (6 November)

All catalogue fields

Type	Manuscript book
NU	xxx
Language of record	nl
Source project(s)	MSS; BYVANCK; KBMSS
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Title (index form)	Psalter in Latin; Breviary of St. Bridget
Language of origin code	sn
Place of origin	Den Bosch, Monastery Marienwater, Bridgettines/Bridgettinesses
Date of origin	1468
BR	Gavere, Van
Related names/collections	Beyers, J.L. (auct. 1959); Six van Hillegom; Snoex, Alit; Muller, F., Amsterdam (auct. 1928)
Cataloguer's note	ask 12-99. GD 14-7-2000. ask 17-7-2000
Language	Latin
Language (Dutch)	Latijn
Classification code	01 A 32 1; 01 A 32 2
Geographic code	01 NL 02 NB DB MA

21 illuminations catalogued

f. 7vfull-page miniature

St. Peter holding a key and a cross-staff

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

1468

11D123 11H(PETER)11P31111 41A3281 71X1(Ps. 1)4

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6549
Sequence (global)	8716
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Image size (mm)	104x59
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	7v
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_007V_MIN.JPG

f. 8rmargin

David playing the harp

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

1468

11I62(DAVID)33 71X1(Ps. 1)1

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Sequence no.	6550
Sequence (global)	8717
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	8r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_008R_RANDV.JPG

f. 30rmargin

St. Stephen holding a palm and stones

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

1468

11H(STEPHEN)25D12 25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22)71X1(Ps. 26)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6551
Sequence (global)	8718
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	30r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_030R_RANDV.JPG

f. 44rmargin

St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, holding a heart and a crozier

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

1468

11H(AUGUSTINE)11P31131 31A2221 71X1(Ps. 38)3

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Sequence no.	6552
Sequence (global)	8719
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	44r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_044R_RANDV.JPG

f. 57rmargin

St. Michael conquering the dragon (Satan)

Psalm 51 ('Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man?')

1468

11G31 71X1(Ps. 51)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6553
Sequence (global)	8720
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. Psalm 51: 'Quod gloriaris in malitia qui potens es'
Scene order key	57r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_057R_RANDV.JPG

f. 58rmargin

St. Laurence of Rome holding a gridiron and a book

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

1468

11H(LAURENCE)11Q71467(DALMATIC)44G321(GRIDIRON)49L72 71X1(Ps. 52)3

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Sequence no.	6554
Sequence (global)	8721
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. Closed book
Scene order key	58r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_058R_RANDV.JPG

f. 72rmargin

The conversion of St. Hubert of Liège: he is confronted with a stag bearing a crucifix between its antlers

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

1468

11H(HUBERT)34 71X1(Ps. 68)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6555
Sequence (global)	8722
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	72r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_072R_RANDV.JPG

f. 89rmargin

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')

1468

11I62(DAVID)33 48C73431 71X1(Ps. 89)1

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6556
Sequence (global)	8723
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. B&BK 1985: 'David met klokkenspel'
Scene order key	89r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_089R_RANDV.JPG

f. 105rmargin

Holy bishop holding a crozier

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

1468

11H(...)11P3113 11P31131 71X1(Ps. 97)3

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Sequence no.	6557
Sequence (global)	8724
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	105r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_105R_RANDV.JPG

f. 107rmargin

St. George on foot, fighting the dragon

Psalm 101 ('Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee')

1468

11H(GEORGE)41(+0)71X1(Ps. 101)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6558
Sequence (global)	8725
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. B&BK 1985: 'H. Georgius'. Psalm 101: 'Domine exaudi orationem meam et clamor meus ad te'
Scene order key	107r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_107R_RANDV.JPG

f. 121vmargin

St. Cornelius, Bishop of Rome, holding a book and a hunting horn

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

1468

11H(CORNELIUS)11P31111 43C11482 49L72 71X1(Ps. 109)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6559
Sequence (global)	8726
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. Closed book. Cornelius wearing a tiara
Scene order key	121v
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_121V_RANDV.JPG

f. 176rmargin

An angel with a scroll

Breviary of St. Bridget: Sunday, Matins, Invitatorium

1468

11G1921

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6560
Sequence (global)	8727
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd 08-2000
Scene order key	176r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_176r_RANDV.JPG

f. 178rmargin

St. John the Evangelist holding the poisoned chalice

Breviary of St. Bridget: Sunday, Matins, First lesson

1468

11H(JOHN)11Q71441 31A25561(+915)31E233321(+0)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6561
Sequence (global)	8728
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	178r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_178R_RANDV.JPG

f. 192vmargin

An angel playing a harp

Breviary of St. Bridget: Monday, Matins, Invitatorium

1468

11G21 48C7322

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6562
Sequence (global)	8729
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd 08-2000
Scene order key	192v
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_192v_RANDV.JPG

f. 205vmargin

An angel with a scroll

Breviary of St. Bridget: Tuesday, Matins, Invitatorium

1468

11G1921

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6563
Sequence (global)	8730
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd 08-2000
Scene order key	205v
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_205v_RANDV.JPG

f. 219rmargin

Unicorn

Breviary of St. Bridget: Wednesday, Matins, Invitatorium

1468

25FF241

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6564
Sequence (global)	8731
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. Niet in B&BK 1985
Scene order key	219r
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_219R_RANDV.JPG

f. 231vmargin

The archangel Gabriel holding a sceptre

Breviary of St. Bridget: Thursday, Matins, Invitatorium

1468

11G184 44B192

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6565
Sequence (global)	8732
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd
Scene order key	231v
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_231V_RANDV.JPG

f. 245vhistoriated initial

The Sacred Heart and Instruments of the Passion: cross and crown of thorns, lance and sponge held by an angel; the five Holy Wounds

Breviary of St. Bridget: Friday, Matins, Invitatorium

1468

11D422 49L12(R)49L171 73D82(CROSS)73D82(CROWN OF THORNS)73D82(LANCE)(+3)73D82(SPONGE)(+3)73D83 73D83(+0)

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Sequence no.	6566
Sequence (global)	8733
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Image size (mm)	48x60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. B&BK 1985: 'H. Hart en Arma Christi'
Scene order key	245v
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_245V_INIT.JPG

f. 245vmargin

The Holy Wounds: hands and feet

Breviary of St. Bridget: Friday

1468

73D83(+0)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6567
Sequence (global)	8734
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. B&BK 1985: 'Kruiswonden (g.i. + marge)'
Scene order key	245v _sc. 1
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_245V_RANDV.JPG

f. 245vmargin

An angel holding Instruments of the Passion: lance and sponge

Breviary of St. Bridget: Friday

1468

73D82(LANCE)(+3)73D82(SPONGE)(+3)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6568
Sequence (global)	8735
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd gcdrd. B&BK 1985: 'Engel met Arma Christi'
Scene order key	245v _sc. 2
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_245V_RANDV.JPG

f. 261vmargin

An angel with a trumpet

Breviary of St. Bridget: Saturday, Matins, Invitatorium

1468

11G21 48C7352

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	6569
Sequence (global)	8736
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 134 C 60
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 134 C 60
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	tgvgd 08-2000
Scene order key	261v
Language of origin code	2 Southern Netherlands
Note	Not available = 134C60_261v_RANDV.JPG