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Fol. 354v, Amos, historiated initial V, Amos kneeling in prayer, bust of God above, c
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Fol. 354v, Amos, historiated initial V, Amos kneeling in prayer, bust of God above, c
Fol. 354v, Amos, historiated initial V, Amos kneeling in prayer, 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. 354v, Amos, historiated initial V from a biblical manuscript dating back to the late 13th century. The image depicts Amos kneeling in prayer with a bust of God above him, beautifully capturing a moment of deep devotion and spirituality. During medieval times, biblical manuscripts held immense value and were treasured possessions of churches, monasteries, cathedral schools, and universities across Europe. This particular manuscript follows the vulgate translation by Saint Jerome in the fourth century, which became the official Latin version for the Roman Church. What makes this manuscript unique is that it was one of the first single-volume bibles produced with an officially sanctioned sequence to its books and chapters. The extensive decoration within this bible is arranged hierarchically to emphasize the importance of different texts. Notably, full or almost full-page initials mark significant sections such as the first prologue, Genesis, and the first Gospel; historiated initials highlight each book's beginning; while illuminated initials adorn various Prologues. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has expertly captured this remarkable piece through their photo print. It serves as a testament to both artistic skill and religious significance during medieval times. Whether displayed in homes or educational institutions today, this photograph offers viewers a glimpse into centuries-old traditions surrounding faith and scripture interpretation.
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