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Framed Print of Initial B: Christ in Majesty and David with Musicians; Psalter, about 1240-1250. Creator: Unknown
Initial B: Christ in Majesty and David with Musicians; Psalter, about 1240-1250.
Additional Info:The Book of Psalms begins with the words Beatus vir (Happy is the man). To mark the beginning of the text of the psalms in manuscripts, an entire page is often devoted to the initial B from this verse, almost always richly illuminated. In this psalter, King David, who was believed to have written the psalms, sits in the lower lobe of the initial B. The artist presents David in his role as composer of the psalms, aided by two musicians, one with a harp, the other with a lyre. David sits enthroned in the center, aligned with the figure of Jesus blessing above. This typological arrangement presents David as an Old Testament prefiguration of Christ. The artist created an elaborate design to introduce the text of the psalms. Blue bands decorated with silver and held together by a biting animal head and gold clasps form the basic shape of the letter, which is entwined in curling tendrils of green, red, and purple. Animals and human forms inhabit these vine scrolls. The brilliant deep colors and the figures sumptuous dress add to the majesty of the image. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40151729
David King Decorated Initial Harp Harp Player Harpist Historiated Initial Initial King David Musicians Psalter Verso
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.6cm x 24.4cm (6.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
