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Excommunication. Copy from late 13th century
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Excommunication. Copy from late 13th century
" Excommunication". Copy from late 13th century and beginning 14th century of " Decretales de Gregorio IX", a compilation of canon law from 13th century. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Laon. Biblioth豵 e municipale de Laon (Municipal Library of Laon)."
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13th Beginning Biblioth X8c75 Canon Compilation Copy Gregorio L Aw Laon Municipal Municipale 14th Ex Communication
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This stunning miniature painting, dating from the late 13th century and the beginning of the 14th century, is a visual representation of the process of excommunication as outlined in the Decretales, or "Decretals," of Gregory IX. The Decretales is a compilation of canon law, a set of rules and guidelines for the Catholic Church, compiled during the papacy of Gregory IX (1227-1241). This particular image comes from a French manuscript, now housed in the Municipal Library of Laon in the city of Laon, France. The scene depicted in the painting shows a bishop, dressed in his robes and holding a pastoral staff, standing before an altar. Above the altar, a figure of Christ crucified is visible. The bishop is in the act of placing a scroll, symbolizing the decree of excommunication, into the hands of a figure representing the secular power, who is depicted as a king or emperor. The figure of the excommunicated individual, dressed in sackcloth and ashes, is shown kneeling at the feet of the bishop, his head bowed in penance. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details typical of Gothic art are evident in this miniature painting. The horizontal format of the image allows for a clear and detailed depiction of the figures and their actions. The Decretales, and the images like this one that illustrate their contents, played a crucial role in the administration of justice and the maintenance of order within the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. This painting is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of this period in European history.
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