Friday, September 26, 2008

Amesbury Psalter


Amesbury Psalter
by an unknown English miniaturist
1240s
Illumination on parchment, 305 x 216 mm
All Souls College, Oxford

Oohh I love illuminations! Another strangely mature Jesus finds nourishment in a conveniently located breast. Mary manages her breast feeding duties while simultaneously stepping on a lion AND a dragon. The little lady in the left lower corner is a donor, who probably paid for the illumination.

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