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VINCENT of BEAUVAIS (1190-1264). Speculum historiale
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VINCENT of BEAUVAIS (1190-1264). Speculum historiale
VINCENT of BEAUVAIS (1190-1264). Speculum historiale. ca. 1460. Innocent III excommunicates Otto IV for the invasion of Sicily (1210). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Royal Library of the Monastery of El Escorial
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Beauvais Escorial Historiale I Ii Innocent Invasion Lorenzo Monastery Otto Sicily Speculum Vincent
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This stunning Gothic miniature painting, created around 1460, depicts a pivotal moment in European history: the excommunication of Otto IV by Pope Innocent III for his invasion of Sicily in 1210. The image is taken from Vincent of Beauvais's "Speculum Historiale," a comprehensive encyclopedia of history, science, and theology. Vincent of Beauvais (1190-1264), a French monk and scholar, wrote and compiled the "Speculum Historiale" between 1235 and 1254. This work was intended to provide a comprehensive and accurate record of world history up to that point. The painting in question illustrates the significant event of Otto IV's excommunication, which took place in the context of the struggle for the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Sicily. The scene is set against a richly colored background, with the figures of Innocent III and Otto IV prominently displayed. Innocent III, dressed in his papal robes, sits on his throne, his right hand raised in a gesture of excommunication. Otto IV, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, stands before him, looking dejected and defeated. The painting's intricate details and vibrant colors bring the historical moment to life, transporting us back to the medieval period. This painting is part of the Royal Library of the Monastery of El Escorial in Spain, which houses an extensive collection of historical and artistic treasures. The library, located in the magnificent Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, is a testament to Spain's rich cultural heritage and its enduring connection to the European past.
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