Luttrell Psalter

The Luttrell Psalter is a manuscript commissioned by a wealthy landowner in the first half of the 14th century, that describes the life of people during that era. The Luttrell Psalter was not the first to include scenes of contemporary rustic life, but it is exceptional in their number and fascinating detail. The Luttrell Psalter is a primary source, having been written by people living during that time. It is a very unique document, as it not only depicts the lives of the kings and noblemen, but it shows the life of common people as well, something which was quite unusual for psalters of that time.