COLLECTION NAME:
Medieval Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1120272
Reference Number:
Latin MS 18
Link to Catalogue:
Latin manuscripts
Image Title:
Tree of Salvation
Parent Work Title:
Arbor Caritatis et Misercordiae
Translated Parent Work Title:
Tree of Salvation
Date Created:
14th century [late]
Page:
Frame fourteen
Image Sequence Number:
014
Description:
Vellum roll on mounted cloth. The subject is the Tree of Salvation, and the sequence runs from the bottom to the top of the tree. (38) In the central stem of the tree is (Eli)achim holding a scroll. To the left of the central stem are two medallions: the Job restored: his brings gifts; Christ appears to three women. On the right of the central stem are two medallions depicting Christ appearing to Peter: Judas hangs on a tree; and the butler gives Pharaoh the cup; and the Baker on a cross eaten by birds. (39) The figure is missing. To the left of the central stem are two medallions, which have been damaged: Ahimelech gives the shrewbread to David; and the supper at Emmaus. On the right of the central stem are two medallions: the Incredulity of Thomas, and Joseph embraced by Benjamin. (40) In the central stem of the tree is Eleazar holding a scroll. To the left of the central stem are two medallions: the sons of the prophets adore Elisha and Christ appears in Galilee. On the right of the central stem are two medallions depicting The Ascension, and Elijah translated. (41) In the central stem of the tree is Mathan holding a scroll. To the left of the central stem are two medallions: Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, and the election of Matthias: he kneels with Barsabas. On the right of the central stem are two medallions: Pentecost, and the giving of the Law.
Language Code:
lat-DE
Subject:
Religion
Subject:
Christianity
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Rolls
Sub-Category:
Miniatures (paintings)
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
ink
Support:
Vellum mounted on cloth
Creation Site:
Germany
Item Height:
Roll: 6401 mm
Item Width:
Roll: 850 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Lindsay family Earls of Crawford and Balcarres, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Notes:
Given measurements are for the entire roll and are an approximation.
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2011-04-21
Multi Page Number:
70
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2013-09
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Tree of Salvation
