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Feasting and musicians, 1290. Creator: Unknown
Feasting and musicians, 1290. Page from the Beaupre Antiphonary, vol. 2
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Antiphonary Banquet Banqueter Banqueters Banqueting Dining Room Table Dining Table Dinner Dinner Table Feast Feasting Fiddle Fiddler Flanders Belgium Europe Initial Musicians Organ Parchment Sheet Music Stringed Instrument Vellum Viol Viola Da Gamba Violin Violin Player Violinist Walters Art Museum Zither Psalterion Psaltery Thirteenth Century
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is a captivating image from the Beaupre Antiphonary, a 13th-century manuscript originating from Flanders, Belgium, now housed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The page showcases a lively scene of banqueters engaged in a festive meal, surrounded by musicians playing various musical instruments. The richly colored and intricately detailed illustration is executed in ink and pigments on vellum, with the initial letter adorned with gold and blue decorations. The banquet table, draped in velvet and leather, is filled with an array of food and drink, suggesting a grand celebration. The banqueters, dressed in the fashion of the time, are engrossed in their meal, while the musicians, with their instruments at the ready, entertain them with their melodies. The musicians, depicted in profile, play a variety of stringed instruments, including a viol, viola da gamba, and a psaltery, as well as a fiddle and an organ. The fiddler, with a serious expression, focuses intently on his instrument, while the organist, with a more relaxed posture, plays the keys with both hands. The zither player, positioned at the far right, strums the strings with a plectrum. This image offers a glimpse into the cultural and artistic heritage of the 13th century, showcasing the interplay between music, religion, and the enjoyment of food and company. The Beaupre Antiphonary, with its stunning illustrations and intricate calligraphy, is a testament to the artistic achievements of the medieval period and a reminder of the enduring appeal of the human experience.
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