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The Bible of the Poor (Biblia Pauperum), Pharaohs Army Drowned in the Red Sea... 1450-1465
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The Bible of the Poor (Biblia Pauperum), Pharaohs Army Drowned in the Red Sea... 1450-1465
The Bible of the Poor (Biblia Pauperum), Pharaohs Army Drowned in the Red Sea; Baptism of Christ; and Moses Spies Returning with Grapes from Canaan Esau Selling Jacob his Birthright; Temptation of Christ; and Temptation of Adam and Eve, 1450-1465. Blockbooks, in which images and text are carved from a single woodblock, were the earliest form of printed text in Europe, preceding the invention of moveable type. The Biblia Pauperum is an early blockbook bible that served as a handbook for poor clerics and friars in northern Europe. The folios here feature a New Testament scene flanked by two from the Old Testament. The page to the left depicts the baptism of Christ centered between Pharoahs drowned army in the Red Sea and spies returning with grapes from Canaan. The page to the right illustrates the temptation of Christ bordered by Esau selling his birthright to Jacob and the temptation of Adam and Eve. Arched windows above and below the main scenes contain the prophets flanked by explanatory texts
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of art known as "The Bible of the Poor (Biblia Pauperum), Pharaohs Army Drowned in the Red Sea. . . 1450-1465". Created during the period when blockbooks were prevalent, this particular work stands out as an early blockbook bible that served as a valuable guide for impoverished clerics and friars in northern Europe. The image captures two folios from this extraordinary bible. On the left page, we witness a New Testament scene where Christ's baptism takes center stage. Flanking this pivotal moment are depictions of Pharaoh's army being engulfed by the Red Sea and spies returning with grapes from Canaan. The right page presents another powerful tableau, featuring the temptation of Christ at its core. Surrounding this event are scenes depicting Esau selling his birthright to Jacob and Adam and Eve succumbing to temptation. What makes these pages even more visually striking are their arched windows above and below, housing prophets alongside explanatory texts. This intricate design adds depth and context to each scene, enhancing our understanding of biblical narratives. Printed using woodblock carving techniques on a single block, these pages represent one of Europe's earliest forms of printed text before movable type was invented. Preserved through time, they offer us a glimpse into religious teachings during the 15th century while showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that continues to inspire awe today.
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