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Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
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Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174585 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, 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.: full-page picture (9 x 5 3/4) of David tuning his Harp. Circular medallions at the corners contain angels (top) and musicians (below). Between the angels is a view of the Temple and Jerusalem. The Heavenly Hand appears in benediction above a white bar, from which depend 15 bells hammered by two men in green and red, who stand on a blue bar, having mounted by ladders l. and r. On the white bar are these musical notes: ut re mi fa sol la fa mi la sol fa mi re ut. Beneath Davids footstool, a man, in red and blue, plays on a four-stringed fiddle, and a woman, in a buff and white dress, plays on a three stringed bass viol. Two children between these play on pan-pipes (?) and a species of bag-pipe. The musicians on the left play on hand bells and on the zither and two quills. On the right a bearded man sings and plays at one end of a composite musical instrument which looks like a compound of musical glasses and a three-stringed hurdy-gurdy, which latter a youth works with a handle.); © University of Glasgow Library
Media ID 25061996
© University of Glasgow Library / Bridgeman Images
Bagpipe Band Bell Bells Chime Chimes Composing Fiddle Hammer Hammers Hard Jerusalem King David Lute Lyre Muscial Instrument Muscial Instruments Notation Notes Percussion Scale Sound String Instrument Stringed Instrument Talented Tune Viol Violin Woodwind Instrument Zither Hurdygurdy Music Instrument Musical Instruments Musics Peal Pealing
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This print showcases a stunning medieval artwork titled "Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp" from the Hunterian Psalter, created by an English School in the 12th century. The piece, measuring approximately 29.2x19.1 cm, is housed in the Glasgow University Library in Scotland. The image depicts a full-page illustration of King David tuning his harp with great concentration and skill. Surrounding him are circular medallions featuring angels at the top and musicians below. Between these heavenly figures, there is a beautiful view of the Temple and Jerusalem. What makes this artwork truly remarkable is its intricate details and symbolism. Above David's head, a Heavenly Hand appears in benediction above a white bar adorned with fifteen bells being hammered by two men dressed in green and red attire. Beneath David's footstool, we see various musicians playing different instruments such as a four-stringed fiddle, three-stringed bass viol, pan-pipes (?), and even what seems to be bagpipes! On one side of the composition, musicians play hand bells and zithers while on the other side, a bearded man sings while playing an intriguing musical instrument that resembles musical glasses combined with a three-stringed hurdy-gurdy. This extraordinary artwork not only showcases exceptional artistic talent but also provides us with insights into medieval music culture and religious symbolism. It serves as both an aesthetic delight for art enthusiasts as well as an invaluable historical artifact capturing life during that time period.
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