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MS Hunter 229 f. 3v June, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
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MS Hunter 229 f. 3v June, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675689 MS Hunter 229 f.3v June, 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.: June: the K has a bearded man and a beardless youth cutting clover (?) with long, white-handled silver sickles and white forked sticks. The man has a wide brimmed hat and is dressed in a long slate coloured tunic, red hose and brown boots, while the youth is bareheaded and wears a green tunic, grey hose and black boots.
On the same page is the sign of Cancer. In this illumination the crab is red and breathes fire from a mouth at each end. The background is green with a chequer tracery of black.
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 25055736
© University of Glasgow Library / Bridgeman Images
Astrological Astrology Calendar Cancer Clover Harvest Harvesting Historiated Hunterian Psalter Illuminations Initial June Litany Liturgical Liturgy Miniatures Month Months Ms 229 Prayer Book Psalm Psalter Sickle Sickles Star Sign Star Signs York Psalter Zodiac Zodiacal Ecclesiastical Psalms
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This print showcases a page from the Hunterian Psalter, dating back to the 12th century. The artwork, created by an anonymous English School artist, measures 29.2x19.1 cm and is housed in the Glasgow University Library in Scotland. The image depicts the month of June, with intricate details brought to life through pen and ink as well as tempera on vellum. In the foreground, we see a bearded man and a youthful figure cutting clover (?) using long silver sickles with white handles and forked sticks. The man dons a wide-brimmed hat along with a slate-colored tunic, red hose, and brown boots; while the youth stands bareheaded wearing a green tunic paired with grey hose and black boots. Adjacent to this scene lies the symbol of Cancer - represented by an illuminated crab breathing fire from mouths at both ends. Against a green background adorned with black chequer tracery, this striking imagery adds depth to the composition. The Hunterian Psalter itself contains various sections including Kalendarivm (calendar), Psalterivm (psalms), Litania (litany), Preces Qvaedam (specific prayers). Formerly known as York Psalter before its acquisition by Glasgow University Library's collection named after Dr William Hunter. With its meticulously written text in one hand and thirteen full-page illustrations featuring gilt accents, historiated initials adorning each Psalm's first verse - this remarkable piece offers viewers an enchanting glimpse into medieval artistry.
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