Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection
Alternative Title
Catalogue 26
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Publication Date
1550
Time Period
Late 16th or early 17th century
Abstract
The Miracles of Mary, or the Ta'amra Maryam, constitutes one of the most prominent texts in Ethiopian devotional and liturgical practice. The text traditionally consists of between thirty and three hundred miracles said to have been carried out by Mary during her lifetime.
Decoration
Virgin and Child Enthroned, 26 x 30 cm. Mary holds the infant Christ in her lap as she sits upon a throne, which symbolizes the Church. Christ points with Three fingers to represent the Trinity toward a ray of light symbolizing the Holy Spirit. He holds a book in the other hand (most likely the Old Testament of which He is the fulfillment). Two angels accompany the couple in the upper left and right corner of the composition. They hold a sheet that falls behind the Virgin and the Child.
Text Identification
Miracles of Mary
Binding
Original brown leather wrapped over wooden boards; spine severely worn.
Provenance
H.P. Krauss auction, 1979.
Keywords
Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Liturgics
Notes
Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.
Extent
1 page
Geographic Location
Ethiopia
Language
Ge'ez
Media Type
Illuminated manuscripts
Format
Digital Only
Identifier
S04-00160-catalogue-26-page01
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Miracles of Mary, Ethiopia, Folio 2, Verso" (1550). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 132.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/132
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