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MS Hunter 229 f. 2v April, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
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MS Hunter 229 f. 2v April, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675690 MS Hunter 229 f.2v April, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library, Scotland; (add.info.: April: in the historiated K are two figures, one with long fair hair and a conical gold crown, holding a white sceptre in his right hand, and dressed in a close fitting sleeved pink robe, holds in his left hand the long, hanging right cuff of the other person in a toque-shaped hat, whose left cuff is thrown over her shoulders. Both have crimson shoes laced with white. The background is blue with a fleur-de-lise pattern in white.
On the same page is the sign of Taurus, within the same border, represented by a brown bull with green horns, on blue mountains (?). The background is orange with a white floral pattern.
Content:
Kalendarivm.
Psalterivm.
Litania.
Preces Qvaedam.
Known as Hunterian Psalter, formerly as York Psalter.
Beautifully written in one hand; 13 full-page pictures, one full-page illumination, gilt, historiated or illuminated initials begin the first verse of each Psalm); © University of Glasgow Library
Media ID 25059104
© University of Glasgow Library / Bridgeman Images
April Astrological Astrology Bull Calendar Hunterian Psalter Illuminations Inhabited Initial Litany Liturgical Liturgy Miniatures Month Months Ms 229 Prayer Book Psalm Psalter Spring Star Sign Star Signs Taurus York Psalter Zodiac Zodiacal Ecclesiastical Psalms
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This print showcases a page from the Hunterian Psalter, a remarkable manuscript dating back to the 12th century. The image, titled "MS Hunter 229 f. 2v April" depicts the month of April in all its glory. In the center of the historiated letter K, we see two figures beautifully rendered with pen and ink, and tempera on vellum. The first figure is adorned with long fair hair and wears a conical gold crown. Holding a white scepter in his right hand, he dons a close-fitting sleeved pink robe while delicately holding onto the long cuff of the second person's attire. The second figure wears an elegant toque-shaped hat and has her left cuff thrown over her shoulders. Both individuals sport crimson shoes laced with white. The background behind them is painted in serene blue hues embellished with intricate fleur-de-lis patterns in white, adding depth to this enchanting scene. Adjacent to this illustration lies another fascinating element: Taurus represented by a brown bull with vibrant green horns standing against blue mountains (?). This sign occupies its own space within an orange background adorned with delicate white floral patterns. The Hunterian Psalter itself contains various sections such as Kalendarivm, Psalterivm, Litania, Preces Qvaedam. It is also known as both Hunterian Psalter and York Psalter throughout history due to its significance. This particular print captures not only exquisite craftsmanship but also offers us glimpses into medieval life through its meticulous details and rich symbolism.
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