Luttrell Psalter

1. What is the Luttrell Psalter? What does it portray?
A psalter is a volume containing the Book of Psalms. The book of Spalms is 150 ancient songs put together, it is one of the old testament books that form the bible.

2. What type of source is the Luttrell Psalter?
The Luttrell Psalter is a religious writing from the Middle Ages.


3. Why is the Luttrell Psalter a unique document?
The Luttrell Psalter is a celebrated manuscript, it was commisioned by a wealthy lanowner in the 14th centuary. This document is one of the most striking ones to have survived from The Middle Ages. It was painted in rich colours and embellished with gold and silver and other decorations. This manuscript is unique.