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MS 300 f. XIII-1r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
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MS 300 f. XIII-1r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911930 MS 300 f.XIII-1r, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School, (13th century); 19x14.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Full-page historiated initial B in blue and black, highlighted in white, on burnished gold ground with pink and blue frame patterned with gold foliate and dragon motifs, and first words of the Psalm written in gold capitals on alternate pink and blue panels: fol. XIII verso Ps 1, David watches Bathsheba bathing (above), and David kneeling before God and repenting (below).
Pink initials [2 ll.] patterned in white on blue grounds, blue initials patterned in white on pink grounds, and occasional gold initials on pink and blue grounds with green or black (e.g. fol. 174r), filled and framed with gold and outlined in black, with occasional dragon and foliate motifs and spiky extensions, some supporting birds of animals (e.g. fol. 1r) for ordinary Psalms and minor text divisions); eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases a page from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, an exquisite manuscript created in Paris during the late 13th century. The artwork, measuring 19x14.1 cm, is housed at the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK. The focal point of this illuminated page is a full-page historiated initial B rendered in blue and black hues. It stands out against a burnished gold background adorned with intricate pink and blue frames embellished with gold foliate and dragon motifs. The first words of the Psalm are written in golden capitals on alternating pink and blue panels. Above the initial letter, we witness King David observing Bathsheba bathing, while below it he kneels before God in repentance. These scenes are depicted with remarkable detail using pen & ink and tempera on parchment. Throughout the manuscript, smaller initials decorated with patterns of white on blue or pink grounds add visual interest to each section. Occasionally, gold initials appear on green or black backgrounds filled with delicate dragon and foliate motifs. This stunning piece exemplifies the skillful craftsmanship of French medieval illuminators who brought religious texts to life through their artistry. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' high-quality reproduction techniques, viewers can now appreciate this masterpiece's beauty even if they cannot visit it personally at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
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