The Helmingham Breviary
Unknown artist, c. 1420
The breviary consists of 205 leaves and its Latin text contains the material necessary for reciting the eight services that make up the daily office arranged according to liturgical year. This is followed by a psalter and a sanctorale. The page illustrated heads the psalms and portrays the figure of King David, who is traditionally believed to have composed them, seated and playing the harp.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Helmingham Breviary, c. 1420
Date supported
1993
Medium and material
Leather bound manuscript (ink & gold leaf on vellum)
Dimensions
43.5 x 31 x 10 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
102338
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