Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in Spain, published by Gaspar de Quiroga (1499-1593), 1583 (printed monograph)

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Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in Spain, published by Gaspar de Quiroga (1499-1593), 1583 (printed monograph)

AIS5384879 Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in Spain, published by Gaspar de Quiroga (1499-1593), 1583 (printed monograph); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; © Iberfoto

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking print captures the Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", a comprehensive index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in Spain during the 16th century. Published by Gaspar de Quiroga in 1583, this printed monograph served as a tool for censorship and control over literature deemed heretical or dangerous by religious authorities. The intricate design of the frontispiece reflects the gravity of its contents, with elaborate illustrations and text detailing the forbidden books that were subject to scrutiny and suppression. The Index was a powerful instrument used to maintain orthodoxy and suppress dissenting ideas within Spanish society at that time. Located in the Biblioteca de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, this historical document sheds light on a dark period of European history marked by censorship and religious persecution. It serves as a reminder of the power dynamics at play during this era, where freedom of expression was severely restricted under threat of punishment. Through this photo print, we are transported back to a time when books were not just sources of knowledge and entertainment but also objects of suspicion and fear. It is a testament to how literature has always been intertwined with politics, religion, and power throughout history.

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