Accompanied by his apostles Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem upon an ass, an event commemorated on Palm Sunday. This unknown German artist knew where to place the figures so they seem to be floating above the ground line. By using the solid gold field for the figures, he creates a sense of otherworldliness and emphasizes the sacred nature of the event.
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The Entry into Jerusalem, c.1030, Tempera colors, gold leaf and ink on parchmentUnknown, German Illuminator (11th - Century) |
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Accompanied by his apostles Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem upon an ass, an event commemorated on Palm Sunday. This unknown German artist knew where to place the figures so they seem to be floating above the ground line. By using the solid gold field for the figures, he creates a sense of otherworldliness and emphasizes the sacred nature of the event. |
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