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Fol. 148v, Chronicles I, historiated initial A, three descendants of Adam, c. 1275-1300
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Fol. 148v, Chronicles I, historiated initial A, three descendants of Adam, c. 1275-1300
Fol. 148v, Chronicles I, historiated initial A, three descendants of Adam, 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. 148v of Chronicles I, a biblical manuscript dating back to the late 13th century. The image features a stunning historiated initial A, depicting three descendants of Adam. During medieval times, biblical manuscripts held immense value and were treasured possessions of churches, monasteries, cathedral schools, and universities across Europe. The text within these manuscripts was known as the vulgate - Saint Jerome's translations from Hebrew and Greek into Latin that became the official version for the Roman Church. This particular bible is significant because it was one of the first single-volume bibles produced with an officially sanctioned sequence for its books and chapters. The meticulous decoration found throughout this manuscript follows a hierarchical arrangement to emphasize the importance of different texts. Notably, full or almost full-page initials mark key sections such as the first prologue, Genesis, and the first Gospel. Each book begins with a striking historiated initial while illuminated initials adorn various Prologues. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has beautifully captured this piece in their print collection without any commercial intentions. It serves as a testament to both the artistic craftsmanship of medieval scribes and illuminators and our enduring fascination with religious texts from centuries past.
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