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Fol. 450v, Ephesians, historiated initial P, Paul seated with a sword, the bust of God above, c
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Fol. 450v, Ephesians, historiated initial P, Paul seated with a sword, the bust of God above, c
Fol. 450v, Ephesians, historiated initial P, Paul seated with a sword, the bust of God above, c. 1275-1300. Biblical manuscripts were highly prized and important possessions of churches, monasteries, cathedral schools, and universities throughout medieval Europe. The biblical texts were known as the vulgate, the translations made by Saint Jerome in the fourth century from Hebrew and Greek into Latin, which became the definitive and official Latin version of the Roman Church. In the 13th century, the bible was, for the first time, produced as a single volume with an officially sanctioned sequence to its books and chapters as illustrated by this example. The very extensive decoration of this bible is arranged hierarchically to indicate the relative importance of the various texts so that full or almost full-page initials mark the openings of the first prologue, Genesis, and the first Gospel; historiated initials mark the beginning of each book and illuminated initials mark the Prologues
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This print showcases Fol. 450v of the biblical manuscript Ephesians, dating back to the late 13th century. The historiated initial P immediately draws attention with its intricate depiction of Paul seated with a sword, while the bust of God looms above him. During medieval Europe, biblical manuscripts held immense value and were cherished possessions of churches, monasteries, cathedral schools, and universities. These manuscripts contained the vulgate texts - Saint Jerome's translations from Hebrew and Greek into Latin - which became the definitive version for the Roman Church. What makes this particular example remarkable is that it represents one of the first single-volume bibles produced with an officially sanctioned sequence to its books and chapters. This organizational structure was illustrated through extensive decoration arranged hierarchically based on text importance. The grandeur of this bible is evident in its lavish adornments; full or almost full-page initials mark significant sections such as the first prologue, Genesis, and the first Gospel. Each book begins with a striking historiated initial capturing key themes or characters within them. Additionally, illuminated initials grace each Prologue throughout. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has beautifully captured this piece of history in their photo print. It serves as a testament to both artistic skill and religious devotion during medieval times when these manuscripts played a vital role in preserving knowledge and faith for generations to come.
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