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Leaf from the Wettinger Gradual: Historiated Initial (I)
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Leaf from the Wettinger Gradual: Historiated Initial (I)
Leaf from the Wettinger Gradual: Historiated Initial (I) with Scenes from the Life of St. Augustine, c. 1330. This imposing leaf comes from the monumental Wettinger Gradual preserved in the Canton Library in Aarau, Switzerland. The focus of the decoration consists of a single massive initial I. It is constructed with four separate compartments featuring scenes from the life of Saint Augustine. The compartments read (from bottom to top): Augustine teaching before his conversion; the dream of Augustines mother; Augustines baptism; and Augustine teaching monks. The monk in the lower margin holds a scroll that reads in Latin: " Pray for us, blessed Father Augustine." The initial would have introduced the feast of Saint Augustine (August 28) in the Sanctorale: In medio Ecclesiae aperuit os eius (" And in the midst of the church she shall open his mouth" ). Given the prominence of this initial within the gradual, and the depiction of an Augustinian canon in the lower marginal extender, the manuscript was likely produced for a community of Augustinians
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This print showcases a leaf from the Wettinger Gradual, an awe-inspiring manuscript that is currently housed in the Canton Library in Aarau, Switzerland. The focal point of this exquisite decoration is a grandiose initial I, divided into four distinct compartments depicting scenes from the life of Saint Augustine. Starting from the bottom and ascending upwards, these compartments depict significant moments such as Augustine teaching before his conversion, the dream of Augustine's mother, Augustine's baptism, and finally Augustine teaching monks. In addition to these compelling visuals, a monk can be seen in the lower margin holding a scroll inscribed with Latin words that translate to "Pray for us, blessed Father Augustine". It is believed that this remarkable initial would have introduced the feast day of Saint Augustine on August 28th within the Sanctorale. The inscription accompanying it references a passage stating "And in the midst of the church she shall open his mouth" further emphasizing its significance. Given its prominent placement within the gradual and inclusion of an Augustinian canon in the lower marginal extender, it is highly likely that this manuscript was created specifically for an Augustinian community. This stunning print not only captures intricate details but also serves as a testament to both artistic skill and religious devotion throughout history.
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