Initial D: Biblical Scene; Initial D: Melchizedek Feeding the Armies of Abraham..., about 1405. Creator: Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull.

Initial D: Biblical Scene; Initial D: Melchizedek Feeding the Armies of Abraham..., about 1405. Creator: Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull.

3-044-271 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Initial D: Biblical Scene; Initial D: Melchizedek Feeding the Armies of Abraham; Initial D: The Prodigal Son or Joseph Finding the Chalice, about 1405. Additional Info: At left, the priest Melchizedek offers a golden vessel to the patriarch Abraham, who kneels before him with his army. According to a biblical story, Melchizedek presented Abraham and his associates with bread and wine after they returned victorious from battle. Medieval Christians viewed this event as a precursor to the offering of bread and wine at mass, which symbolizes Christ's sacrifice of his body and blood. The sacrificial theme of this image reflects the use of this chant it introduces, which was sung during the penitential season of Lent.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull, attributed to: Bohemian: Artist
People Related
  1. Master of the Golden Bull: Bohemian: Illuminator

Medium
  1. Tempera colors, gold leaf, and gold paint

Picture Type
  1. Detached leaf
  2. Manuscript

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Czech Republic Bohemia

  1. 49 20 00 N , 014 30 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3066x4562
File Size : 40,978kb


Aliases

  1. 2005.33.2.verso
  1. Ms. 97, leaf 2v (2005.33.2.verso)
  1. 1200005090
  1. 2005.33.2.verso
  1. 3-044-271
  1. 3044271


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