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The end of the world and the Last Judgement. The disciples preached among the people as Jesus had said. Illuminated pages of the Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy
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Apostles Aura Aureole Catholicism Christ Christianism Christopher Codex Cristoforo Fifteenth Halo Illuminated Jesus Mandorla Manuscript Mediaeval Pedro Peter Pietro Predis Renaissance Xvth 15th
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The End of the World and the Last Judgment: A Medieval Vision of Apocalyptic Redemption This stunning illuminated page from the Codex of Predis, created in the fifteenth century, captures the profound and awe-inspiring vision of the Last Judgment and the end of the world as understood during the Middle Ages. The scene unfolds with Christ in majesty, seated on a cloud and surrounded by an aureole or halo, holding the open book of the Gospels. He is the ultimate judge, the divine arbiter of human destiny. Beneath Christ, the disciples preach to the gathered multitude, as Jesus had commanded before His Ascension. The scene is filled with a sense of urgency and solemnity, as the faithful await the imminent end of the world. The disciples, including St. Peter, St. Peter, and St. Paul, are depicted with halos and auras, signifying their divine connection and authority. In the background, the world is consumed by flames, as the apocalyptic events foretold in the Bible unfold. The Last Judgment is depicted as a moment of both terror and redemption. Those on the right, the blessed, are welcomed into heaven, while those on the left, the damned, are led away by demons. This exquisite miniature is a testament to the rich artistic and spiritual heritage of the Middle Ages, a time when the Church played a central role in shaping the collective imagination of Europe. The Codex of Predis, created in Italy during the Renaissance, is a masterpiece of illuminated manuscript art, revealing the profound faith and deep spirituality of the period. The image invites us to reflect on the enduring power of religious art to inspire, challenge, and provoke us, even as it offers a glimpse into the past and the eternal.
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