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De opere serte diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
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De opere serte diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
De opere serte diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection
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De opere serte diei," a captivating woodcut print from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World, created by the renowned German artist Michael Wolgemut around 1493, offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the allegorical and literary representation of the universe's creation as depicted in the Old Testament. This intricate and detailed masterpiece, now part of a private collection, is an essential piece of the Nuremberg Chronicle, a comprehensive encyclopedia of world history. The image opens with a chaotic scene of the primordial void, filled with the swirling chaos of the universe before creation. Above, the divine figure of Jehovah or JHWH, God the Father, gazes down upon the scene, ready to bring order to the cosmos. With a wave of his hand, he sets the universe in motion, initiating the creation of the celestial spheres and the zodiac signs. The central focus of the print is the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God, depicted as an older, bearded figure, reaches out to touch the first man, imbuing him with the spark of life. Eve, created from Adam's rib, lies at his side, cradled in the protective embrace of the Creator. Surrounding this central scene, the print is filled with a rich tapestry of mythological and biblical references. The four evangelists, symbolized by their respective animals, flank the scene, while the Old Testament prophets and saints look on from the corners. The zodiac signs circle the edges, marking the passage of time and the cycles of the heavens. This stunning work of art, a testament to the artistic and intellectual achievements of the Renaissance, continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details, beautiful imagery, and profound exploration of the origins of humanity and the universe.
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