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Canvas Print : Ms 1-2005, ff. 235v-236r: Death Striking, historiated initial from the Macclesfield
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Ms 1-2005, ff. 235v-236r: Death Striking, historiated initial from the Macclesfield
FIT270197 Ms 1-2005, ff.235v-236r: Death Striking, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School, (14th century); 17x6.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: marginal decoration shows a man urinating in a bow and another man falling off his horse; ); eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22949652
© Fitzwilliam Museum / Bridgeman Images
Benediction Bleeding Blessing Deathbed East Anglian Grief Grim Reaper Grotesque Margin Marginalia Mourner Refusing Sorrow Tumbling Dying
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating piece showcases a Death Striking historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, dated around 1330. Originally created in East Anglia, this intricate work of art from the Use of Sarum showcases the English School's mastery of illumination. The Death Striking initial, Ms 1-2005, ff.235v-236r, is a mesmerizing example of the intricate details and rich symbolism found in medieval manuscripts. Elevate your home or office décor with this stunning work of art, expertly reproduced on high-quality canvas for a vibrant, gallery-quality finish.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate details of "Ms 1-2005, ff. 235v-236r: Death Striking" a historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter. Created by an unknown English artist in the 14th century, this piece is housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK. Measuring at 17x6.2 cm, this vellum artwork showcases a scene filled with symbolism and emotion. In the margin decoration, we see a man urinating in a bow while another man tumbles off his horse, adding an element of dark humor to the composition. At its center lies Death himself - depicted as a grim reaper wielding a spear - striking down his victim on their deathbed. The mournful female figure beside them represents grief and sorrow, her face etched with anguish. The ornate border surrounding this haunting image features grotesque figures intertwined with foliage and decorative elements that add depth to the overall composition. Amidst this elaborate design stands a skeleton-like figure blessing those present. The use of nudity throughout adds vulnerability and rawness to the scene, emphasizing humanity's inevitable fate before Death's cold embrace. This illuminated manuscript serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact from medieval East Anglia. Its detailed execution invites viewers into a world where life's fragility is juxtaposed against ornamental beauty – reminding us all of our mortality.
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