The Great Bible - Royal MS 1 E IX

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Title

The Great Bible - Royal MS 1 E IX

Alternative Title

The Big Bible
Bible (the 'Big Bible' or the 'Great Bible'), with the Gospel of Nicodemus and the Interpretation of Hebrew names
King Richard II's Bible
King Richard II's Bible (not King Richard III)

Date

1400/1425

Type

Illuminated manuscript

Medium

Parchment

Format

630 x 430 mm

Source

The British Library

Abstract

King David playing bells along with other musicians, one of whom plays the triangle. The triangle is unique in that it is has curved sides, and is trapezoidal. This image is incorrectly cited as coming from King Richard III's bible in James Blades' book, Percussion Instruments and Their History.

Rights Holder

© British Library Board

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Geolocation

Collection

Education | History

Citation

“The Great Bible - Royal MS 1 E IX,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 17, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/3.