Detail of soldiers in Commentarius in Apocalypsim
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Detail of soldiers in Commentarius in Apocalypsim
Detail of soldiers in Commentarius in Apocalypsim (Commentary on the Apocalypse) (776-786) work of Beatus of Li颡 na. 11th-12th century catalan copy of the visigothic Beatus of Girona of 976. Romanesque art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. National Library of the Turin University
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11th 12th Apocalypse Beatus Catalan Commentary Copy Girona Illuminated Li X98a1 Na Liebana Manuscript Manuscripts Miniatures Piedmont Romanesque Turin University Visigothic Masculine Persons
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This intricately detailed miniature painting is a close-up view from the Commentarius in Apocalypsim, a 11th-12th century Catalan copy of the Visigothic Beatus of Girona, created around 976 in the Romanesque art style. The scene depicts a group of soldiers, clad in armor and armed with shields and spears, standing in a horizontal formation. The soldiers' stern expressions and focused gaze suggest a sense of readiness and determination. This particular detail is taken from the Commentary on the Apocalypse, a biblical text that describes the end times and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The rich colors and meticulous brushwork of this illuminated manuscript, preserved in the National Library of the University of Turin in Piedmont, Italy, offer a glimpse into the artistic and historical significance of the medieval period, particularly during the Middle Ages in Western Europe.
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