Psalm 1. Ornamental page from the Berlin copy of the Gutenberg Bible




























Gutenberg Bible I/293, Psalms, Psalm 1–4: “Beatus vir qui non abiit in consilio impiorum”
This page of the Gutenberg Bible contains psalms extolling a life devoted to God and peace – also very topical in today’s (militant) climate. We offer this page in two versions, this one with a miniature depicting King David with his harp. Both prints feature floral ornaments on the lower edge of the page with a bird, dragonfly and the peacock as a symbol of beauty and immortality.
Format: ca. 44 x 32 cm (the size may vary slightly with handmade paper)
Reproducing ornamental pages from the 42-line Bible
Applying the fine, raised gilt decoration is an ancient skill which very few artists still master. Here, a base material is applied to the paper layer by layer in an elaborate and time-consuming process to form a platform for the gold leaf.
Information on storage and frames
We supply our ornamental Bible prints in either a grey or burgundy presentation folder (format: 51 x 39 cm) together with a brochure on the Gutenberg Bible. If you would like your print framed, you can choose between a removable frame (format: 57.5 x 44 cm) and a handmade, airtight and dustproof frame with a gilt wooden trim. Both frames protect the costly gold leaf as the glass is raised from the passe-partout and thus from the surface of the print.
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