Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Mermaid
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Title
Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Mermaid
Description
This Page features a number of fantastical creatures that are commonly found throughout grotesque illustrations, as well as the hallmark foliage and geometric designs that fill the negative space of the page. But this page also utilizes a complementary color scheme of orange and blue. The use of a complementary color palette to create visual cohesion was used in medieval grotesques and is still used by artists today.
Date
1320-1340
Rights
Public Domain
Format
JPEG
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Luttrell_7
Files
Collection
Citation
“Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Mermaid,” The Purpose and Meaning behind Grotesques in Medieval Europe 5th-15th Century, accessed April 23, 2024, https://grotesques.omeka.net/items/show/10.