Video from Ziereis Facsimiles
The Psalter of Blanche of Castile
"This fantastic early Gothic #manuscript was made ca. 1230 by a group of skilled masters in Paris. Known as the Psalter of Blanche of Castile, the work owes its name to its owner and presumed patron, who was the Queen of France and a distinguished patron of the arts. Alternatively, the name Psalter of Sainte-Chapelle is also common and is a reference to the manuscript's long-term repository in the famous palace chapel of the same name in Paris. Although it is an early Gothic work, the Psalter is remarkable for being encased in one of the few surviving Romanesque bindings, which, thanks to careful preservation, has survived in excellent condition. Inside, the manuscript shines in shimmering gold leaf on almost every page, thus revealing a truly regal aura, complemented by elaborate full-page #miniatures and historiated initials. You can find this and many other facsimiles under: www.facsimiles.com" from video introduction