Lectionaries are normally made up of pericopes containing the epistle and gospel readings for the. Notable examples, both ottonian, are the pericopes of henry ii and the salzburg pericopes. Likely created on order of the german emperor henry ii, its unique beauty lies in its captivatingly rich use of magenta and gold. The front cover of the book of pericopes of henry ii. During the ottonian age, splendid reichenau manuscripts were created for high ranking clientele such as otto iii, henry ii, or egbert, the archbishop of trier. Info the picture portrays an angel announcing the news of christs birth to shepherds. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Gospel lectionary of henry ii by miniaturist, german. Dramatic incidents of his reign, such as his quarrel with archbishop becket and his troubled relations with his wife, eleanor of aquitaine, and his sons, have attracted the attention of historical novelists, playwrights, and filmmakers, but with no unanimity of interpretation. The book collection that dates back to henry ii survived the passage of time essentially without damages. The facing folio, 116v, contains an illumination of the three maries approaching the tomb.
Terra view title cover of pericopes of henry ii creatorculture carolingian siterepository repository. If you have purchased a print title that contains an access token, please see the token for information about how to register your code. Dec 12, 2004 henry ii, 1389, king of england 115489, son of matilda, queen of england, and geoffrey iv, count of anjou. Public users are able to search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter without a subscription. Besides dealing with the great imperial books including the gospel book of otto iii and the pericopes book of henry ii, as well as other splendid liturgical manuscripts, the author writes with penetrating insight about the great artloving bishops such as egbert of trier and bernward of hildesheim, whose aims and personalities are expressed. Manuscripts of emperor henry ii staatsbibliothek bamberg. Besides dealing with the great imperials books such as the gospels of otto iii and the pericopes book of henry ii, as well as other splendid liturgical manuscripts, the author also writes with penetrating insight about the great artloving bishops such as egbert of trier and bernard of hildesheim, whose aims ans personalitites are express in. Henry ii, 1389, king of england 115489, son of matilda, queen of england, and geoffrey iv, count of anjou. Perikopenbuch heinrichs ii munich, bavarian state library, clm 4452 is a luxurious medieval illuminated manuscript made for henry ii, the last ottonian holy roman emperor, made c. The cover of the pericopes of henry ii, an illuminated medieval manuscript. The book was probably part of a larger donation of at least six prominent manuscripts made for bamberg cathedral in different scriptoria.
Crucifixion cover of pericopes for henry ii munich state. This magnificent product of the reichenau school of illumination contains the gospel readings for church feast days pericopes in latin. This gospel manuscript, probably the most impressive work of the reichenau school of illumination, was commissioned by henry ii 9731024 for bamberg cathedral, which he founded in 1007 and dedicated in 1012. Whoever seeks to understand the letters of true wisdom will rejoice to hold this square full of mathesis these lines were incised in narrow coppergilt bands set into the cover of the pericope book of henry ii munich, bayerische staatsbibliothek clm. Time and chance by sharon kay penman, devils brood by sharon kay penman, when christ and his saints slept by sharon kay penma. The salzburg illustrators combined byzantine elements with influences from the regensburg and reichenau workshops. Start studying carolingian art and architecture ii. The grove encyclopedia of medieval art and architecture authors. The manuscript, which is lavishly illuminated, is a product of the liuthar circle of illuminators, who. Henry ii was an enigma to contemporaries, and has excited widely divergent judgments ever since. The pericopes of henry ii is a luxurious medieval illuminated manuscript made for henry ii, the. Early life henrys early attempts to recover the english throne, which he claimed through his mother, were unsuccessful.
Clm 4452 bayerische staatsbibliothek munich, germany. The manuscript, which is lavishly illuminated, is a product of the liuthar circle of illuminators, who were working in the benedictine abbey of reichenau, which housed a scriptorium and artists. The angels extended arm is supposed to give it a sense of authority and instruction. Bavarian state library munich, oberbayern, bavaria, germany perioddate 875 mediatechnique ivory, carving subjects ivories henry ii, king of france french, 15191559 crucifixion books covers. Pericopes sections book of henry ii, holy roman emperor, 973. Lectionary of henry ii annunciation to the shepherds tanner and eric. A counterpart to secular manuscripts the salzburg pericopes provide an outstanding example of a manuscript in the tradition of ottonian book. The dedicatory poem on the first page of the manuscript mentions henry ii who gave the book with other precious objects to the treasure house of an unnamed church. Notable examples, both ottonian, are the pericopes of henry ii and the salzburg pericopes lectionaries are normally made up of pericopes containing the epistle and gospel readings for the. Jan 2, 2020 pericopes sections book of henry ii, holy roman emperor, 973 1024 around 1007 12 latin germany badenwurttemberg reichenau. Unfortunately good biographies on henry ii, who ruled england for 11541189 a.
Pericopes of henry ii folio 117r of the pericopes of henry ii, reichenau, c. This coronation scene is the second folio of an elaborate pericopes, or gospel. Crucifixion, cover of pericopes for henry ii, munich state library, 1014 part of carolingian ivories displaying a more dynamic style with tiny figures bending and swaying in rhythmic friezes that resemble illustrations of the utrecht psalter representation of the crucifixion is typical of the passion for narrative detail found in these works the outer border is done with byzantine cloisonne. Manuscriptsoften illuminatedcalled pericopes, are normally evangeliaries, that is, abbreviated gospel books only containing the sections of the gospels required for the masses of the liturgical year. Bavarian state library munich, oberbayern, bavaria, germany perioddate 875 mediatechnique ivory, carving subjects ivories henry ii, king of france french, 1519. Pericopes definition of pericopes by the free dictionary. The pericopes, unlike the gospel, features only passages which are to be read in the course of the mass, making it easier for the priest to find the correct reading.
The iconography of these plaques is perhaps derived from the cover of the pericopes of henry ii in munich, produced ca. Six outstanding early medieval manuscripts, amongst them the book of pericopes of henry ii and the gospel book of otto iii from bambergs cathedral treasury as well as the heliand manuscript from the cathedral library, were assigned to todays bavarian state library in munich. Please subscribe or login to access full text content. Jan 2, 2020 pericopes sections book of henry ii, holy roman emperor, 9731024 around 1007 12 latin germany badenwurttemberg reichenau. An angel stands on top of mountain ready to announce christs birth to the shepherds, though expressions make them seem as if they are more overcome by the mystery of the message rather than the joy of good tidings. Pericopes of henry ii facsimile edition facsimile finder. This gospel manuscript, probably the most impressive work of the reichenau school of illumination, was commissioned by henry ii 9731024. This readable and accessible biography offers both a study of his. Terra view title pericopes of henry ii, ivory panel without metalwork frame creatorculture carolingian siterepository repository. Jun 27, 2017 notable examples, both ottonian, are the pericopes of henry ii and the salzburg pericopes.
Mar 01, 2001 henry ii is the most imposing figure among the medieval kings of england. Annunciation to the shepherds, folio in the lectionary of henry ii, from reichenau, germany, 10021014. Information and translations of pericope in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. A pericope consisting of passages from different parts of a single book, or from different books of the bible, and linked together into a. The salzburg illustrators combined byzantine elements with influences from the regensburg and reichenau workshops a counterpart to secular manuscripts. The reichenau pericopes book is one of the most impressive and beautiful manuscripts to be held today in the herzog august library in wolfenbuttel.
The salzburg pericopes is counted among the most impressive examples of ottonian book art. Mathematical argument illuminated mysteries of the christian religion. I have always loved anything about henry ii who is considered one of the greatest monarchs in english history. Media in category pericopes of henry ii the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. St matthew, gospel book of archbishop of ebbo reims 816835 medieval, carolingian, reims school. His fiefs and domains extended from the atlantic to the mediterranean, and his court was frequented by the greatest thinkers and men of letters of his time, besides ambassadors from all over europe. Historiated letter l, with illustration of the tree of jesse, capuchins bible. A dedicatory poem and a fullpage miniature, in which henry and his wife cunegunda also seen as kunigunde are crowned by christ, commemorate the royal donor, who was crowned holy roman emperor in 1014 and later was canonized. It was gifted to the bamberg cathedral by emperor henry ii. Henry ii is the most imposing figure among the medieval kings of england.
The reichenau pericopes book is one of the most impressive and beautiful manuscripts to be held today in the herzog august library in wolfenbuttel, where it is guarded like a public treasury and rightfully so. Six outstanding early medieval manuscripts, amongst them the book of pericopes of henry ii and the gospel book of otto iii from bambergs cathedral treasury. This coronation scene is the second folio of an elaborate pericopes, or gospel book. Lectionaries are normally made up of pericopes containing the epistle and gospel readings for. Reichenau pericopes book facsimile ziereis facsimiles. Pericopes of henry ii, scene annunciation to the shepherds. It is painstakingly researched and gives great insight into both the man and the empire he ruled. This opulent example of ottonian book illustration was made around 1020 in direct competition to the pericopes book of the ruler henry ii. The salzburg pericopes stands in the tradition of ottonian book art and in a row with the most important manuscripts of european illumination. Exegesis of an image in the pericopes book of henry ii crostini, barbara uppsala university, disciplinary domain of humanities and social sciences, faculty of languages, department of linguistics and philology.
The pericopes of henry ii munich, bavarian state library, clm 4452 is a luxurious medieval illuminated manuscript made for henry ii, the last ottonian holy roman. The manuscript, which is lavishly illuminated, is a product of the liuthar circle of illuminators, who were working in the benedictine abbey of reichenau, which housed a scriptorium and artists workshop that has a claim to having been the largest and artistically most influential in europe during the late 10th and early 11th centuries. Besides dealing with such great imperial books as the gospel book of otto iii and the pericopes book of henry ii, as well as other liturgical manuscripts, this volume discusses the great artloving bishops like egbert of trier and bernard of hildesheim, whose aims and personalities are expressed in the books they commissioned. This is done in a very unique, impressionistic style, with the hair, clothes, face and even landscape of this evangelist contorted ans wild, indicating his divine inspiration. Geometry, for the makers and viewers of the pericope book, was less a body of axioms and precepts to be demonstrated and memorized, more a tool that flexed and sharpened the mind, thus heightening the ability to comprehend worldly and divine things. Peters abbey in salzburg at the time of emperor henry ii, it amazes to this day with its opulently artistic furnishings with gold. Lectionaries are normally made up of pericopes containing the epistle and gospel readings for the liturgical year. List of books and articles about henry ii england online. Pericopes of henry ii last updated may 01, 2019 folio 117r of the pericopes of henry ii, reichenau, c. Public domain the most apparent choices in this regard are for threedimensional forms such as sculpture and architecture, where it is more likely that costly and precious materials. Annunciation to the shepherds illumination from the. The pericopes of henry ii, the last ottonian holy roman emperor circa 100212, made by the liuthar circle of illuminators, working in the benedictine abbey of reichenau, which housed a scriptorium and artists workshop that may have been the largest and artistically most influential in europe during the late 10th and early 11th centuries.
A dedicatory poem and a fullpage miniature, in which henry and his wife cunegunda also seen as kunigunde are crowned by christ, commemorate the royal donor, who was crowned holy. Annunciation to shepherdsnativity ottonian 10th century munich, bayerische staatsbibliothek, clm 4452, folios 8v9r. The salzburg pericopes provide an outstanding example of a manuscript in the tradition of ottonian book. Unlike a gospel book, gospel pericopes contain only the passages from the. The crowning of heinrich ii and kunigunde, from the pericopes of. He was the founder of the angevin, or plantagenet, line in england and one of the ablest and most remarkable of the english kings. The pericopes of henry ii is a luxurious medieval illuminated manuscript made for henry ii, the last ottonian holy roman emperor, made c. Today, the holdings of the bamberg state library incorporate 165 codices and manuscript fragments dating from the 5th century until around 1024, the year of henry iis death. Pericopes of henry ii wikimili, the free encyclopedia.
The crowning of heinrich ii and kunigunde, from the pericopes of henry ii. The pericopes of henry ii munich, bavarian state library, clm 4452 is a luxurious medieval illuminated manuscript made for henry ii, the last ottonian holy roman emperor, made c. Unlike a gospel book, gospel pericopes contain only the passages from the gospels which are to be read during the liturgical year, making it. A ming dynasty xuande mark and period 14261435 imperial blue and white vase. The pericopes of henry ii is one of the most exquisite examples of ottonian illuminated manuscripts from the early middle ages to survive. Annunciation to the shepherds illumination from the gospel lectionary of henry ii. The dedicatory poem on the first page of the manuscript mentions henry ii who gave the book.
Lectionary of henry ii annunciation to the shepherds. A variety of stylistic influences find expression in the. Carolingian art and architecture ii flashcards quizlet. The golden background of the illuminations in the lectionary of henry ii reveals byzantine influence on ottonian art, which received added impetus when otto ii married the byzantine princess theophanu. Pericopes sections book of henry ii description this gospel manuscript, probably the most impressive work of the reichenau school of illumination, was commissioned by henry ii 9731024 for bamberg cathedral, which he founded in 1007 and dedicated in 1012. Pericopes sections book of henry ii world digital library. Peters abbey in salzburg at the time of emperor henry ii and amazes to this day with its opulently artistic furnishings with gold.