Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection

Alternative Title

Catalogue 26

Creator

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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

Miracles of Mary, Ethiopia, Folio 2, Verso

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