Arundel 83, f.126v, Wheel of the Ten Ages of Man, c.1310 (vellum)

Psalter of Robert de Lisle Illustrator: Madonna Master England [London?]; circa 1310 Language: Latin Source/Shelfmark: Arundel 83, f.126v [Upper half of folio] The Deity in the centre, from which radiate ten spokes of a wheel, each ending in circular medallions illustrating the ten ages of man. Infancy, boyhood, adolescence, young manhood, and maturity represented by a king. The decline, illustrated with an old man with cane, being led by a child, attended by a doctor, his funeral, and tomb. Four figures in the corners representing infancy, youth, old age, and decrepitude. Their physical characteristics and poses recall the rise and fall of the wheel of life. Image taken from Psalter of Robert de Lisle. Originally published/produced in England [London?]; circa 1310.