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Leaf with Initial from a Latin Bible: Initial M: St. Paul with a Sword and a Book, c
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Leaf with Initial from a Latin Bible: Initial M: St. Paul with a Sword and a Book, c
Leaf with Initial from a Latin Bible: Initial M: St. Paul with a Sword and a Book, c. 1220. Introducing Saint Pauls Epistle to the Hebrews, the text reads: Multifariam et multis modis olim Deus loquens patribus in prophetis (In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets). The historiated initial M shows Saint Paul holding a sword, the instrument of his martyrdom, in his right hand. According to tradition, Paul was beheaded outside the gates of Rome. In his left hand he holds a book, indicating that he is the author of the Epistles of the New Testament. A Roman citizen and Christian missionary, Paul wrote his Epistle to the Hebrews to a community of Hebrew Christians. Of the many manuscript workshops active in Paris between about 1200 and 1250, only a handful have been identified by actual name. The figural style of the Vienna Moralized Bible Workshop is noted for its treatment of hair and eyes, the red dots of the cheeks, and the draperies with hairpin folds. The artist has drawn his inspiration from the animal-shaped initials of the previous century by converting the second arch of the M into a winged dragon
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This print showcases a leaf from a Latin Bible, featuring the initial M. The focal point of the image is Saint Paul, depicted with great detail and symbolism. In his right hand, he holds a sword, symbolizing his martyrdom as tradition tells us that he was beheaded outside the gates of Rome. His left hand grasps a book, signifying his authorship of the Epistles in the New Testament. The text accompanying this illustration introduces Saint Paul's Epistle to the Hebrews with the powerful words "In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets". This highlights Paul's mission as a Christian missionary writing to Hebrew Christians. Created around 1220 in one of Paris' manuscript workshops, this particular piece is attributed to the Vienna Moralized Bible Workshop. Known for their distinct figural style characterized by intricate hair and eyes details, rosy cheeks highlighted by red dots, and draperies adorned with hairpin folds. What sets this initial apart is its unique inspiration drawn from animal-shaped initials seen in previous centuries. The artist ingeniously transforms the second arch of 'M' into an enchanting winged dragon. Presented here as a stunning print by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, this artwork not only captures historical significance but also showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic innovation from medieval times.
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