Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) St. Peter and Demon
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Title
Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) St. Peter and Demon
Description
This Page features a bishop or saint, identified by some scholars as St. Peter pinching the nose of a demon with tongs. A common theme in grotesque illustrations is the triumph of good over evil, or holy one the unholy. The inclusion of this scene could be seen as an attempt to solidify the book (and thus its commissioner) as on the same side as the saint, in the holy battle between good and evil.
Date
1320-1340
Rights
Public Domain
Format
JPEG
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Luttrell_2
Files
Collection
Citation
“Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) St. Peter and Demon,” The Purpose and Meaning behind Grotesques in Medieval Europe 5th-15th Century, accessed April 24, 2024, https://grotesques.omeka.net/items/show/5.