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Artwork:
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If I take my wings early in the morning ...
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Artist:
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UNKNOWN; Illustrator of 'St. Albans Psalter', England, first half of 12th century
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Date:
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First half of the 12th century
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Technique:
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Miniature
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Location:
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University of Aberdeen, Historic Collections
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Notes:
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From the "St. Albans Psalter", created at St. Abans Abbey essentially by Geoffrey de Gorham (or Gorron), Abbot of St. Albans (1119-46). Psalms 139:8f.: David is crowned and wearing wings: "If I take my wings early in the morning." He points up to one book with the caption: "If I ascend into Heaven you are there." Christ looks out from above. He also points down to a second book with the caption: "If I descend into hell you are present." Christ looks up from the pit.
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Subject:
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139: Where Can I Go from Your Spirit?
Christ in Various Compositions
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