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Adoration of the Golden Calf, from the Visigothic-Mozarabic Bible of St
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Adoration of the Golden Calf, from the Visigothic-Mozarabic Bible of St
XIR219660 Adoration of the Golden Calf, from the Visigothic-Mozarabic Bible of St. Isidore s, fol.46r. A.D. 960 (tempera on vellum) by Spanish School, (10th century); Archivo Capitular de la Real Colegiata de San Isidoro. Leon, Spain; (add.info.: Biblia de Leon; one of the rarest of medieval manuscripts, the completion of this Mozarabic bible can be precisely dated to June 19, 960 at the Monastery of Valeranica; also recorded are the names of the copyists, the miniaturist, Florencio and the calligrapher, Sancho; this bible contains all the books of the Old and New Testaments and has marginal annotations in both Latin and Arabic; ); Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 22381880
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This print showcases the "Adoration of the Golden Calf" from the Visigothic-Mozarabic Bible of St. Isidore, dating back to A. D. 960. Created by the Spanish School in tempera on vellum, this artwork is a remarkable example of medieval manuscript illumination. The scene depicted here takes us back to Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Tablets of Law from God. However, as we see in this detail, some Israelites have succumbed to idolatry and are worshipping a golden calf instead. This moment captures both the allure and danger of false idols. The Visigothic-Mozarabic Bible itself is an extraordinary rarity among medieval manuscripts. Completed on June 19th, 960 at the Monastery of Valeranica in Spain, it contains all books from both the Old and New Testaments. Notably, it also features marginal annotations in Latin and Arabic. The meticulous craftsmanship behind this bible can be attributed to its copyists Florencio and Sancho – their names recorded for posterity alongside that of the miniaturist who brought this particular scene to life. Now preserved within Leon's Archivo Capitular de la Real Colegiata de San Isidoro, this stunning piece serves as a testament to religious devotion during ancient times while offering valuable insights into artistic techniques employed by medieval scribes and illuminators alike.
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