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Fol. 350r, Hosea, historiated initial V, Hosea preaching to three men. c. 1275-1300
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Fol. 350r, Hosea, historiated initial V, Hosea preaching to three men. c. 1275-1300
Fol. 350r, Hosea, historiated initial V, Hosea preaching to three men. 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. 350r, Hosea, historiated initial V, depicting the biblical figure Hosea preaching to three men. Created between 1275 and 1300, this image is a testament to the immense value placed on biblical manuscripts during medieval Europe. During this time period, these manuscripts were highly prized possessions of churches, monasteries, cathedral schools, and universities. The vulgate translations by Saint Jerome in the fourth century became the definitive Latin version of the Roman Church. This particular bible represents a significant milestone as it was one of the first single-volume productions with an officially sanctioned sequence for its books and chapters. The extensive decoration found within this bible serves a hierarchical purpose – visually indicating the relative importance of various texts. Notably, full or almost full-page initials mark key openings such as the first prologue and Genesis while historiated initials signify each book's beginning. Illuminated initials are also present to highlight important Prologues. Capturing both artistic beauty and historical significance, this print from Heritage Art/Heritage Images offers viewers a glimpse into medieval religious practices and reverence for sacred texts. It stands as a reminder of how these manuscripts played an integral role in shaping European culture during that era.
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