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Life Story of Samuel: Decorated Text Page, 10th century. Creator: Unknown.

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Life Story of Samuel: Decorated Text Page, 10th century. Additional Info:Written in the Sahidic dialect of Coptic, this leaf serves as the inaugural page in the life story of Samuel, formerly known as Samuel of Kalamoun (597-695). Samuel, during the 7th century achieved sanctity through his resilience in the face of torment inflicted upon him by the Byzantine Empire. As a result of his unwavering faith and fortitude, he was posthumously bestowed with the honorable title of the Confessor. The artistic heritage found within the manuscript also bears witness to the influence of both the Byzantine and Roman empires, with mosaic-like designs, classical motifs, and shared techniques. The leaf’s muted coloration, decorative motifs, geometric interlaces further enrich the narrative and connect Samuel’s story to the broader historical and artistic tapestry.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

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HRM24A74_104

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Droits gérés

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56,2Mo (2,6Mo) / 33,5cm x 42,0cm / 3958 x 4960 (300dpi)

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religious arts country Egypt religion book color Egyptian medieval Christianity text location century Orthodox literature concept manuscript lettering Colour 10th Century tenth century mediaeval Middle Ages biography Coptic illuminated manuscript tempera vellum hagiography manuscript Unknown Mizraim Heritage Art Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Detached leaf recto Tempera colours and ink Samuel of Kalamoun Confessor Samuel the Samuel of Qalamun Qalamun Samuel of Kalamoun Samuel the Confessor