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King David playing handbells from a 14th century manuscript
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King David playing handbells from a 14th century manuscript
King David playing handbells with hammers from a 14th century manuscript of his psalms, with a vignette of a comedian holding bellows and tongs as if playing a fiddle. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876
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Bellows Comedian Fiddle Hammer Handbell Illuminated Mallet Pastimes Strutt Tongs Vignette 14th
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This hand-colored lithograph, created by Joseph Strutt in 1876, depicts a scene from a 14th century manuscript featuring King David playing handbells. The image is taken from the illuminated manuscript of his psalms, a sacred text in Jewish and Christian traditions. In the central composition, King David, dressed regally, skillfully rings the bells using hammers and mallets. The bells are suspended from a wooden frame, their melodic sound reverberating through the room. The vignette at the bottom of the print adds an intriguing and humorous contrast to the sacred scene. A jester or comedian is shown holding bellows and tongs as if playing a fiddle. The bellows and tongs, typically used for stoking fires, are comically juxtaposed with the musical instrument. This whimsical addition may represent the joy and lightheartedness that music can bring, even in the most serious of contexts. The intricate details and rich colors of this print are a testament to the artistry of the time. The use of hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a stunning work of art. This print, with its unique blend of the sacred and the comedic, is a testament to the enduring appeal of music and the human spirit.
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