Sujet

Decorated Initial V; Gospel Lectionary, late 10th century. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Decorated Initial V; Gospel Lectionary, late 10th century. Additional Info:This ornate initial V, containing both elaborate vegetal forms and intricate knotwork, introduces the reading for the feast of Saint Peter on June 29. A disciple of Christ and patron saint of the papacy, Peter is among the most important saints in Western Christianity. In the text, Christ indicates Peter's future role as leader of the Church by proclaiming, "upon this rock I will build my church." The silver and gold that dominate the page are balanced by touches of orange and a field of delicate lavender within the initial.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A74_033

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

47,4Mo (1,8Mo) / 28,3cm x 42,0cm / 3341 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Latin religious arts country religion Switzerland writing book letter color decoration medieval Christian Christianity Swiss text location century page ink Bible alphabet literature concept decorated manuscript lettering calligraphy Colour New Testament 10th Century tenth century mediaeval Middle Ages gospel gospels initial illuminated manuscript Ottonian tempera vellum manuscript Unknown St Peter Peter Saint Peter Simon Simon Peter St Peter the Apostle Simon Cephas letter V Heritage Art lectionary folio verso Decorated Initial Tempera colours gold paint silver paint and ink Apostle Peter Cephas Pope Peter