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Fine Art Print : St Jude and King Ahaziah, second half of the 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
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St Jude and King Ahaziah, second half of the 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
St Jude and King Ahaziah, second half of the 14th century, (1843). Scenes from a manuscript service book and lectionary. St Jude is writing his epistle with the tools of a scribe - the quire is here represented as held in its place by a piece of lead suspended to a string; one page is already written, the other is prepared to receive the writing. The writer holds a pen and a scraper to erase mistakes from the vellum, on one side are three ink-horns for the different coloured inks. The box within the chairs contains his writing implements. King Ahaziah is sick in bed and awaiting the return of his messengers whom he had sent to consult Baalzebub the god of Ekron, and to know if he were destined to recover (2 Kings, ch i). At the end of the fourteenth century, people had not yet laid aside the custom of going to bed quite naked. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)
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Bedchamber Bedroom Epistle Henry Henry Shaw Illness King Of Israel Saint Jude Scraper Scribe Scriptorium Shaw St Jude Jude Old Testament
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and artistic detail of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of St. Jude and King Ahaziah, a captivating image from the second half of the 14th century, expertly rendered by Henry Shaw in 1843. This stunning work of art was originally featured in a manuscript service book and lectionary, showcasing St. Jude in the act of writing his epistle with the tools of a scribe. Add an air of sophistication and historical charm to your home or office with this magnificent piece from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 27.3cm (21" x 10.7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The print captures a fascinating scene from the second half of the 14th century, depicting St Jude and King Ahaziah. Created by artist Henry Shaw in 1843, this image showcases scenes from a manuscript service book and lectionary. In the picture, St Jude is diligently writing his epistle using traditional scribe tools. The quire is held in place by a piece of lead suspended to a string, with one page already written and another prepared for writing. Holding a pen and scraper to erase mistakes on vellum, St Jude's box within the chairs contains his essential writing implements. On the other side of the composition lies King Ahaziah, who lays sick in bed anxiously awaiting his messengers' return. These messengers were sent to consult Baalzebub, the god of Ekron, seeking knowledge about his recovery (2 Kings, ch i). Interestingly enough, during this period people had not yet abandoned the custom of going to bed completely naked. This illustration provides us with an intriguing glimpse into medieval life and customs. It reminds us of how important written communication was during that time period and highlights both religious devotion through St Jude's work as well as royal concerns surrounding health and divination through King Ahaziah's story.
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