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Ms Hunter 229 f. 6r Feeding acorns to the pigs, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
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Ms Hunter 229 f. 6r Feeding acorns to the pigs, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL51382 Ms Hunter 229 f.6r Feeding acorns to the pigs, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library, Scotland; (add.info.: November: the K shows a swineherd muffled in a slate-coloured cloak with red and white border, knocking down acorns with a forked stick (as in 1, 3 verso) for three brown pigs from a very conventional tree.
Content:
Kalendarivm.
Psalterivm.
Litania.
Preces Qvaedam.
Known as Hunterian Psalter, formerly as York Psalter.
Beautifully written in one hand; 13 full-page pictures, one full-page illumination, gilt, historiated or illuminated initials begin the first verse of each Psalm); © University of Glasgow Library
Media ID 25056626
© University of Glasgow Library / Bridgeman Images
Acorn Boars Calendar Hunterian Psalter Illuminations Litany Liturgical Liturgy Miniatures Ms 229 Prayer Book Psalm Psalter Swineherd Ecclesiastical Psalms Ranch
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This print showcases a scene from the Hunterian Psalter, a remarkable manuscript dating back to the 12th century. In this particular image, titled "Ms Hunter 229 f. 6r Feeding acorns to the pigs" we are transported to November in an English farmstead. The focal point of the picture is a swineherd, wrapped in a slate-colored cloak adorned with red and white borders. With great care and precision, he uses a forked stick to knock down ripe acorns from a conventional tree. Three brown pigs eagerly await their feast as they gather around him. The attention to detail in this miniature painting is astounding. The delicate pen and ink strokes combined with tempera on vellum create an exquisite visual experience that transports us back in time. This artwork beautifully captures not only the agricultural practices of medieval England but also provides insight into daily life during that era. As part of the larger Hunterian Psalter, this image represents just one piece of an impressive collection that includes illuminated initials and gilt illustrations throughout its pages. It serves as both a religious text and prayer book for Christian liturgy. Preserved at Glasgow University Library in Scotland, this photograph print allows us to appreciate the intricate craftsmanship and artistic brilliance found within ancient manuscripts like the Hunterian Psalter.
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