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Summary
Bifolium from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Ezekiel
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| Title |
Bifolium from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Ezekiel
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| Description |
This large initial E on the left page introduces the Book of Ezekiel. The prophet is represented in the midst of his apocalyptic visions. Ezekiel's call to prophecy began as a vision showing God enthroned among four creatures, each with four wings and the face of a man, lion, ox, and eagle, respectively. These apocalyptic beasts recur in the Book of Revelation and were developed by the medieval Church into symbols of the Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Since medieval manuscripts were not paginated, this large initial provided a clear visual cue for the reader to help locate the text of Ezekiel within the manuscript. |
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| Date | 1285 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | Sheet: 40.3 x 53.7 cm (15 7/8 x 21 1/8 in.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medieval Art
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| Accession number |
1959.272
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| Place of creation | France, Paris, 13th century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.272 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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