Jerry Root
eBook, PDF

The Theophilus Legend in Medieval Text and Image (eBook, PDF)

Sofort per Download lieferbar
18,95 €
inkl. MwSt.
Alle Infos zum eBook verschenken
Weitere Ausgaben:
PAYBACK Punkte
9 °P sammeln!
An investigation of the depiction of the story of Theophilus in both its original texts, and images.The legend of Theophilus stages an iconic medieval story, its widespread popularity attesting to its grip on the imagination. A pious clerk refuses a promotion, is demoted, becomes furious and makes a contract with the Devil. Later repentant, he seeks out a church and a statue of the Virgin; she appears to him, and he is transformed from apostate to saint. It is illustrated in a variety of media: texts, stained glass, sculpture, and manuscript illuminations. Through a wide range of manuscript il...

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, D ausgeliefert werden.