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Munio of Zamora, Dominican monk, 13th century
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Munio of Zamora, Dominican monk, 13th century
Munio of Zamora, Dominican monk, 13th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries, Levy Fils, Paris, 1860
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13thcentury Camillebonnard Cape Paulmercuri Tunic Vestment Scapular
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1. Title: "Munio of Zamora, Dominican Monk, 13th Century: A Glimpse into Medieval Religious Fashion" 2.. This evocative handcolored illustration, drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard, presents a captivating portrait of Munio of Zamora, a Dominican monk from the 13th century. The image, taken from the comprehensive work "Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries," published by Levy Fils in Paris in 1860, offers a unique insight into the fashion and religious practices of the Middle Ages. Munio is depicted wearing the distinctive garb of a Dominican monk, an order he joined under the guidance of Saint Dominic in the early 13th century. The monk's tunic, made of coarse wool, is simple and unadorned, reflecting the ascetic ideals of the Dominican Order. The tunic is worn with a scapular, a long, loose cloth worn over the shoulders and down the front and back, which allows for freedom of movement during manual labor and prayer. The monk's cape, or mantle, is draped over his shoulders and fastened at the neck with a brooch. This outer garment, which could be worn in various ways, provided both warmth and protection. Munio's vestment, adorned with intricate mosaic-like patterns, is reminiscent of the richly decorated religious art of the period. The image also includes a detail of a mosaic gravestone, which may represent the final resting place of Munio or another Dominican monk. The Master of the Order of Preachers, who oversaw the daily life and spiritual development of Dominican monks, would have been responsible for the design and execution of such grave markers. This illustration not only provides a glimpse into the fashion of medieval religious figures but also offers a window into the spiritual practices and artistic sensibilities of the 13th century.
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