Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Watermill
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Title
Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Watermill
Description
The grotesque illustration on this page depicts a watermill as well as what appear to be fish traps in the river that powers the mill. It’s possible that this mill was owned by Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, or located near his estate. The inclusion of the mill may be meant to indicate Sir Geoffrey’s wealthy status as a landowner. Regardless, it serves as an interesting example of how grotesques sometimes depicted the mundane, everyday scenery of medieval life.
Date
1320-1340
Rights
Public Domain
Format
JPEG
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Luttrell_5
Files
Collection
Citation
“Luttrell Psalter (1320-1340) Watermill,” The Purpose and Meaning behind Grotesques in Medieval Europe 5th-15th Century, accessed April 29, 2024, https://grotesques.omeka.net/items/show/8.