Psalms of David : The Great Illuminated Psalter Dedicated to `Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria'

Jones (1806-1889), a British architect & designer, is chiefly remembered for his contr. to the Great Exhib. at Crystal Palace in 1851, & for his masterwork The Grammar of Ornament,Ó first pub. in 1856. That illus. craftsman's handbook was one of the tributaries which led to the Art NouveauÓ movement At age 79, Jones wanted to pay homage to the Queen. This volume is an elaborately illuminated setting of the poetic devotions sacred to both the Jewish & Christian faiths, & revered by everyone for their literary beauty. Arranged & numbered to be read over a period of 30 days, the 150 psalms are set out in large, beautifully illus. pages. The decoration & finely interwoven ornament of the borders reflect Jones' craftsmanship. Oversize.Jones, Owen is the author of 'Psalms of David : The Great Illuminated Psalter Dedicated to `Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria'', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756796518 and ISBN 0756796512.