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Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
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Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf, an encyclopedia of scholastic theology written for a lay audience in the local vernacular, Middle Dutch
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Angels Blackletter Encyclopadia Encyclopaedia Encyclopedia Exodus Gold Leaf Gothic Script Initial Moses Parchment Rule Rules Script Ten Commandments Theology Vellum Walters Art Museum
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This stunning 15th century illustration depicts the biblical moment when Moses receives the Ten Commandments from God at Mount Sinai. The image is taken from the "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dirc van Delf, a Dutch Dominican theologian. The page, written in Middle Dutch for a lay audience, is a testament to the rich artistic and intellectual heritage of the Low Countries during the Middle Ages. The illustration is executed in ink and pigments on parchment, with gold leaf used to highlight the divine figure of God and the angels. The use of gold adds a sense of grandeur and otherworldliness to the scene. Moses, dressed in a flowing robe, stands before God, who is depicted as an imposing, bearded deity seated on a throne. Two angels flank God, each gesturing towards Moses with outstretched arms, symbolizing the transmission of the divine law. The Ten Commandments are inscribed in blackletter script, a common style of writing during the Middle Ages, at the bottom of the image. The intricate, detailed illustration showcases the skill of the artist and the importance of the Ten Commandments in Christian theology. This artwork is a valuable addition to any collection of medieval art or religious art, and its inclusion in the Walters Art Museum in the United States is a testament to its historical and cultural significance. The image invites us to reflect on the enduring power of religious art to inspire and educate, and to remind us of the enduring importance of the Ten Commandments in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
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