Rutland Psalter (1260) Organist

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Title

Rutland Psalter (1260) Organist

Description

Music is a common subject that is found throughout grotesque manuscript illustrations. This page from the Rutland Psalter depicts King David playing the organ, alongside two other musicians. This illustration works visually as an extension of the decorative boarder on the lefthand side of the page. It is common for grotesque illustrations to blur the line between text, miniature illustration, and decoration.

Date

1260

Rights

Public Domain

Format

JPEG

Type

Still Image

Identifier

Rutland_1

Files

Rutland Psalter Organist.jpeg

Citation

“Rutland Psalter (1260) Organist,” The Purpose and Meaning behind Grotesques in Medieval Europe 5th-15th Century, accessed March 29, 2024, https://grotesques.omeka.net/items/show/11.