Utrecht Psalter

The Utrecht Psalter is a significant medieval manuscript created around the 9th century, specifically in the Carolingian Renaissance. It contains the Psalms, a collection of biblical hymns and prayers, written in Latin. What makes this manuscript remarkable is its vibrant illustrations, which use lively, expressive figures to enhance the text, making it visually engaging. The Utrecht Psalter influenced later European art and bookmaking. Today, it is housed in the University Library of Utrecht in the Netherlands, valued for its artistic and historical importance in the evolution of Western manuscript tradition.