May 29–August 12, 2012
Los Angeles, The Getty Center.
Throughout the Middle Ages, death and the afterlife were stirring
subjects that challenged and inspired the creativity of the artists who
illuminated manuscripts. Delightful and disturbing visions of heaven and
hell fueled the viewers' imaginations. Books adorned with depictions of
God's mercy, saved souls in paradise, and the rewards of the blessed
instilled hope, while morbid and sometimes horrific illustrations of
funerals, demons, and the punishment of the wicked prompted pious
Christians to repent for their sins. At the core of visual devotion
stood images of Christ's Passion and crucifixion, promising resurrection
and eternal life.
Fuente: APILIST
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