{"product_id":"the-macclesfield-psalter","title":"The Macclesfield Psalter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first reproduction of this exquisite illuminated manuscript that brings medieval ways  beliefs  and thought to life. Discoveries of real artistic treasures are exceptionally rare. The Macclesfield Psalter (c. 1335)  a jewel of manuscript painting  was virtually unknown before its sale by Sothebys in 2004. The manuscript offers a window into the medieval world  an intimate view of the faith  sentiments  prejudices  follies  and aspirations of medieval people. Doctors  minstrels  mummers  farmers  dancers  jesters  and beggars mingle on the pages as they would have done on the streets of a busy town. And the marginal imagery tempts the viewer to leave the confines of the prayer book and enter a wonderland of literary conceits  visions  and fables  with naked wild men  a dog dressed as a bishop  or a giant fish swimming across a page. The Macclesfield Psalter is a revealing product of artistic and patronage exchange in the Middle Ages. A complete reproduction of the manuscript at its original size is accompanied by an authoritative text that not only interprets the textual and artistic content but also beguiles the reader through its vivid descriptions and rich insights. 570 color\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44957046833205,"sku":"ByrdShop_0500238529","price":210.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780500238523.jpg?v=1770920524","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-macclesfield-psalter","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}