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Illuminated Leaf with the Profession of Clarissan Nun, c1530-1550. Creator: Unknown
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Illuminated Leaf with the Profession of Clarissan Nun, c1530-1550. Creator: Unknown
Illuminated Leaf with the Profession of Clarissan Nun, c1530-1550. Twelve rectangular images with scenes from the Passion of Christ, from the Life of St. Clare of Assisi, and from the profession of a Clarissan nun. The twelve scenes are enclosed within a strewn flower border in liquid gold and colours, typical of those painted in illuminated manuscripts in Ghent and Bruges beginning ca. 1470
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This exquisite illuminated leaf, dating from the early to mid-16th century, showcases a profound fusion of religious devotion and artistic mastery. The central image depicts a Clarissan nun, Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), taking her vows at the feet of Saint Francis of Assisi and the crucified Christ. The scene is set against a backdrop of twelve intricately detailed rectangular images, each encased within a 'strewn flower' border in liquid gold and vibrant colors. The border, characteristic of illuminated manuscripts produced in Ghent and Bruges around 1470, adds an air of opulence and reverence to the composition. The twelve scenes represent various aspects of the Passion of Christ, the Life of St. Clare, and the profession of a Clarissan nun. The topmost scene displays the Madonna and Child, while the remaining scenes depict Christ's crucifixion, the Deposition, and other significant moments from the Passion. The life of St. Clare is represented through scenes such as her vision of the crucified Christ and her miraculous escape from the assault of the Saracens. The profession of a Clarissan nun is illustrated through scenes of the blessing of the habit, the taking of the veil, and the nun's obedience to the rule of St. Clare. The intricate details of the illuminated leaf are achieved through the use of pigments on parchment, with each figure and scene meticulously rendered by the unidentified artist. The leaf's rich colors and fluid lines evoke a sense of devotion and spirituality, making it a testament to the artistic and religious heritage of the Flemish Renaissance.
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