Sujet

Initial R: The Resurrection, late 15th or early 16th century. Creator: Antonio da Monza.

Légende

Initial R: The Resurrection, late 15th or early 16th century. Additional Info:A grand initial R ornaments the most elaborate page in the gradual and marks the introit for Easter, the chant sung by the choir as the priest enters the church. Within the letter, Jesus stands atop his sarcophagus, giving the priestly sign of blessing while holding a cross staff with a banner, a traditional sign of his Resurrection. Below him, several Roman guards awaken from sleep. A long vista extends into the distance to include a monastery.In the border, decorative and figural motifs derived from classical antiquity and known as grotesques delight the eye. Winged putti scamper across the backs of tritons, and Roman monumental lettering mingles with military trophies and carved cameos.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A71_066

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

46,4Mo (2,3Mo) / 27,7cm x 42,0cm / 3270 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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