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Cover of Saint Isabels bible, 13th century. Late
Cover of Saint Isabels bible, 13th century. Late Byzantine art. Jewelry. ITALY. FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA. UDINE. Cividale del Friuli. Archaeological Museum
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13th Archaeological Arte Arts Bizantium Byzantine Byzantium Christ Christianism Christians Cividale Crucified Crucifixion Crucify Friuli Giulia Gospel Gospels Isabel Jesus Jewel Jewelry Jewels Psalm Psalter Tetramorph Title Udine Upright Venezia Agnus
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning image showcases the exquisite cover of the Saint Isabel Bible, a masterpiece of Late Byzantine art dating back to the 13th century. Discovered in the archaeological museum of Cividale del Friuli, in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, this intricately decorated bible cover is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Middle Ages. The cover is adorned with an array of precious jewels and intricate gold filigree, reflecting the wealth and piety of its owner. At the center, the image of Saint Isabel, the patron saint of Hungary, gazes serenely outwards, her hands raised in prayer. The background is filled with intricate geometric patterns and images of the tetramorph, symbolizing the four evangelists. The cover of the Saint Isabel Bible is believed to have been created during the Western European Middle Ages, a period marked by the spread of Christianity and the development of elaborate decorative arts. The title page, which is now lost, may have featured a representation of the Agnus Dei, or Lamb of God, a common symbol of Jesus as the savior and the giver of salvation. The cover also includes images of the crucifixion, with Jesus being crucified between the two thieves, and scenes from the Psalms, highlighting the importance of psalmody, or the singing of the Psalms, in Christian worship. The Saint Isabel Bible is a remarkable example of the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Middle Ages, and a reminder of the enduring influence of Byzantine art on Western European culture.
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