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Manuel de confession, ca 1487-1488. Creator: Anonymous
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Manuel de confession, ca 1487-1488. Creator: Anonymous
Manuel de confession, ca 1487-1488. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris
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Dance Of Death Danse Macabre Death Symbols Demons Devil Eternity Futility Illuminated Art Illuminated Manuscript Life And Death Lucifer Manuscript Illumination Medieval Illuminated Letter Memento Mori Miniature Purgatory Satan Skull Soul Souls Totentanz Vain Vanitas Vanity
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This print showcases the "Manuel de confession" a remarkable manuscript created around 1487-1488 by an anonymous artist. Housed in the esteemed Bibliotheque Mazarine in Paris, this medieval treasure offers a glimpse into the profound themes of life and death during the Renaissance period. The image features a skull, symbolizing mortality and reminding us of our own fleeting existence. Surrounding it are demons and devils, representing temptation and evil forces that can lead one astray. The intricate watercolor technique used to depict these figures adds depth and intensity to their menacing presence. The manuscript's pages are adorned with stunning illuminated letters, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship from the Middle Ages. These vibrant illustrations serve as visual reminders of vanity and futility, urging viewers to contemplate their actions before facing eternity. Within this masterpiece lies a dance of death or "danse macabre" where souls confront their inevitable fate alongside Lucifer himself. This haunting portrayal serves as a memento mori—a reminder that death is an integral part of life. Through its woodcut engravings and graphic artistry, this Manuel de confession invites contemplation on purgatory, vanitas (the emptiness of worldly pursuits), and the eternal struggle between good and evil. It stands as a testament to both artistic skill and spiritual reflection prevalent during this era. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, we are transported back in time—immersed in an age when illuminated manuscripts were cherished for their beauty but also
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