Hrosvitha / Mamz / Deutsche
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Hrosvitha / Mamz / Deutsche
HROSVITHA or HROSTVITHA Benedictine nun, Abbess of Gundersheim, poet and historian, presents her writings to Archbishop Wilhelm von Mainz Date: circa 935-1000
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1000 Abbess Archbishop Arched Benedictine Deutsche Frame Historian Mainz Presents Sceptre Wilhelm Writings
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This line engraving depicts Hrosvitha, also known as Mamz or Hrotsvitha, a remarkable Benedictine nun, abbess of Gundersheim, poet, and historian. The image, believed to have been created circa 935-1000, captures a significant moment in her life as she presents her writings to Archbishop Wilhelm von Mainz. Hrosvitha, a German woman, was a prolific writer and intellectual during the late Carolingian period. She is renowned for her literary works, which include plays, poems, and historical texts. Her most famous works, the "Gesta Ottonis," is an account of the reign of Emperor Otto I and is considered one of the earliest examples of German historical prose. In this image, Hrosvitha is shown in an arched frame, dressed in the traditional Benedictine habit, holding a book in her left hand, and extending her right hand towards Archbishop Wilhelm. He is depicted in regal attire, holding an orb and sceptre, symbolizing his ecclesiastical and secular power. The exchange between the two figures suggests the recognition and acceptance of Hrosvitha's literary achievements by the Church and secular authorities. This engraving is a testament to the intellectual and artistic achievements of Hrosvitha, a woman who defied societal expectations and made significant contributions to German literature and history during the Middle Ages.
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