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MS Hunter 229 f. 6v December, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
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MS Hunter 229 f. 6v December, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675695 MS Hunter 229 f.6v December, 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.: December, the K represents a man with beard and moustache, in a slate-blue tunic, red hose, and black boots, with a butchers knife-case at his girdle bestriding a brown pig which he fells with the head of a hatchet.
On the same page the sign of Capricornus shows a Chimaera-like monster. The head and forequarters are those of a brown goat which terminates in a serpentine spiral of pink and dark orange. The background is of deep blue with a tracery of still darker blue and white.
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 25056100
© University of Glasgow Library / Bridgeman Images
Astrological Astrology Butcher Butchering Calendar Capricorn Chimera December Hunterian Psalter Illuminations Inhabited Initial Litany Liturgical Liturgy Miniatures Month Months Ms 229 Prayer Book Psalm Psalter Star Sign Star Signs 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. Titled "MS Hunter 229 f. 6v December" this exquisite artwork is a testament to the skill and artistry of the English School during that era. The focal point of this image is the representation of December, depicted by the letter K. A bearded man dressed in a slate-blue tunic, red hose, and black boots stands astride a brown pig with his trusty butcher's knife-case at his side. With one swift strike of his hatchet-like tool, he brings down the pig for consumption. Adjacent to this scene lies an intriguing depiction of Capricornus, represented as a fantastical creature resembling a Chimaera. Its head and forequarters resemble those of a brown goat but transform into an elegant serpentine spiral adorned with shades of pink and dark orange. The background features deep blue hues intricately embellished with traceries in darker blue and white tones. The overall effect creates an enchanting atmosphere that draws viewers into this medieval world. The Hunterian Psalter contains various sections such as Kalendarivm, Psalterivm, Litania, Preces Qvaedam - all beautifully written by hand. Additionally, it boasts thirteen full-page pictures along with gilt illuminations and historiated initials that adorn each Psalm's first verse. Preserved within Glasgow University Library in Scotland since its acquisition from York Psalter fame; this extraordinary piece offers us glimpses into both religious devotion and artistic mastery from centuries past.
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