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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.

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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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