Yup, it's a hurdy-gurdy - one of the classic illuminated depictions thereof.
Nice color! I've only ever seen this in b/w. This is a good reminder not to take iconographic sources too literally. I have a nice rant prepared for this occasion if anyone is interested... Alden > http://www.threeleos.com/enlum1.jpg > > Guy number 2 in the lower half. > > Is this a strange lute thing, or is it a bad depiction of a gurdy? That is > either a crank or a cranked neck. Any guesses? > > Cause if it is some general shape of gurdy, just without details depicted, I > think I have found what I am looking for in size and shape and soundholes and > such. > > Thanks > > Chris > > >
