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Fol. 194r, Judith, historiated initial A, Judith beheading Holofernes, c. 1275-1300
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Fol. 194r, Judith, historiated initial A, Judith beheading Holofernes, c. 1275-1300
Fol. 194r, Judith, historiated initial A, Judith beheading Holofernes, 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. 194r, Judith, historiated initial A, depicting the dramatic scene of Judith beheading Holofernes. Created between 1275 and 1300, this image is a remarkable example of the highly prized biblical manuscripts that held great significance in medieval Europe. During this time period, these manuscripts were considered invaluable possessions for churches, monasteries, cathedral schools, and universities. The texts within these manuscripts were known as the vulgate - Saint Jerome's translations from Hebrew and Greek into Latin that became the definitive version for the Roman Church. What sets this particular bible apart is its single-volume format with an officially sanctioned sequence to its books and chapters. This exemplar serves as a visual representation of how medieval bibles were organized during the 13th century. The extensive decoration seen throughout this bible follows a hierarchical arrangement 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. Additionally, historiated initials are used to highlight each book's beginning while illuminated initials adorn the Prologues. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has expertly captured this extraordinary piece in their print collection without any commercial use intended. It offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only its artistic beauty but also its historical significance within religious institutions during medieval times.
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