Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Portrait of Sir Geoffrey Luttrell
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Title
Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Portrait of Sir Geoffrey Luttrell
Description
The illustration on this page depicts Sir Geoffrey Luttrell himself alongside his wife and daughter. His wife is handing him his helmet as his daughter holds his shield. This illustration depicts Luttrell as a wealthy knight with lavish decorative armor for both himself and his horse. It’s possible that Luttrell wanted to be depicted this way so as to be remembered fondly by future generations, as he commissioned the making of this book towards the end of his life. This page serves as an example of how some grotesque illustrations were meant to represent the specific commissioners of the work.
Date
1320-1340
Rights
Public Domain
Format
JPEG
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Luttrell_4
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Collection
Citation
“Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Portrait of Sir Geoffrey Luttrell,” The Purpose and Meaning behind Grotesques in Medieval Europe 5th-15th Century, accessed March 29, 2024, https://grotesques.omeka.net/items/show/7.