Codex of Gerona
Codex of Gerona
About this book
Manuscript was produced in the scriptorium of San Salvador de Tábara, and is noted for the large number of illustrations, and the complex iconographi program. It begins with a Cross and a Maiestas, followed by a vision of heaven, continuing with 6 miniatures of the Evangelists. It also features genealogies which extend throughout a unique cycle of the life and death of Christ. Although the codex contains Muslim elements, it also features many elements of the Carolingian style.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL5165829W
Subjects
BibleCommentariesHistory and criticismIllustrationsMedieval Illumination of books and manuscriptsSpanish Illumination of books and manuscriptsMozarabic Illumination of books and manuscriptsCatedral de Girona. Archivo capitularCatedral de Girona