Accession Number2015/2.3A&B
TitleLeaf from a Psalter
Artist(s)FrenchArtist NationalityFrench (culture or style)Object Creation Date13th century - 14th centuryMedium & Supportink and gold leaf on parchmentDimensions 12 ¼ in x 8 ½ in (31.12 cm x 21.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Carrol RobertsenSubject matterAn ornate, floriated border of blue, red, white frames two columns of Latin blackletter script, and gold leaf featuring a large illuminated initial “S”. This leaf incorporates the use of interlace, which can be observed particularly in the rendering of the illuminated initial. The text is derived from Psalms 68:31 – 69:1-7, indicating that it likely belonged to a Psalter, one of the most popular manuscripts during the medieval period.
Physical DescriptionDouble-sided illuminated manuscript leaf with two blocks of Latin blackletter script framed by floriated borders of blue, red, and gold leaf featuring interlace and an illuminated initial.
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Keywords
Medieval (European)
historiated initials
illuminations (visual works)
manuscripts (documents)
text (layout feature)