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Pigs are thrown into the sea and drown. Codex of Predis (147
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Pigs are thrown into the sea and drown. Codex of Predis (147
Pigs are thrown into the sea and drown. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy
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This hauntingly beautiful and enigmatic image is taken from the Codex of Predis, a 15th-century illuminated manuscript created in Italy during the Renaissance period. The manuscript, now housed in the Royal Library of Turin, Italy, is a testament to the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the Middle Ages. The miniature painting depicts a scene of pigs being thrown into the sea. The pigs, with their plump bodies and expressive faces, are shown being lifted up by men dressed in medieval attire and tossed into the waves. The ships in the background are navigating the coastline, their sails billowing in the wind. The significance of this image is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be a representation of the Christian belief in the mortality of all living beings, including animals. The pigs, which were considered a common and utilitarian animal in medieval society, were likely chosen to illustrate this point. The scene may also be interpreted as a commentary on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The Codex of Predis is a remarkable example of the artistic and literary achievements of the Renaissance period. Its intricate illustrations and beautifully calligraphed text reflect the deep spiritual and intellectual traditions of the time. This image, in particular, captures the human experience of the Middle Ages, with its blend of the mundane and the mystical, the tragic and the comic.
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