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Beatus of Girona. 976. Depiction of the Heaven described
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Beatus of Girona. 976. Depiction of the Heaven described
Beatus of Girona. 976. Depiction of the Heaven described in six concentric circles. From center: God on his throne between the sun and the moon; Stars; angels as winged animals carrying books; angels in human form; spirits in human form and robed angels. Visigothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Gerona. Cathedrals Treasure-Capitular Museum
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Angels Beatus Capitular Catalonia Center Circles Concentric Depiction Form Gerona Girona Heaven Human Moon Mozarabic Mozarabs Robed Spirits Stars Throne Treasure Visigothic Visigoths Winged Described
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1. Title: Beatus of Girona (976): A Visual Exposition of the Celestial Realms as Depicted in the Six Concentric Circles of this Visigothic Masterpiece The Beatus of Girona, an exquisite example of Visigothic art, dates back to the year 976 and is currently housed in the Cathedrals Treasure-Capitular Museum of Gerona, Spain. This miniature painting, with its horizontal format and vibrant colors, offers a captivating glimpse into the medieval world's understanding of the celestial realm. At the center of this cosmic composition lies God, enthroned between the sun and the moon. The sun, symbolizing the earthly realm, and the moon, representing the lunar realm, encircle the divine presence. The first concentric circle unfurls with a dazzling array of stars, representing the firmament. The second circle is inhabited by angels in the form of winged animals, each carrying books - a testament to their role as celestial beings and guardians of sacred knowledge. The third circle is populated by angels in human form, symbolizing the spiritual realm. The fourth circle is occupied by spirits in human form, representing the souls of the righteous who have ascended to heaven. The fifth circle is graced by robed angels, symbolizing the angelic hierarchy. The sixth and outermost circle encapsulates the entire celestial realm, with its intricate patterns and designs, further emphasizing the divine order and harmony of the universe as conceived during the Mozarabic period in Spain. This visually stunning depiction of heaven, as described in the Beatus of Girona, offers a fascinating insight into the artistic, spiritual, and historical sensibilities of the Western Middle Ages.
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