The Saints in Medieval Manuscripts is a beautifully illustrated volume that explores the lives, legends, and visual representations of Christian saints in medieval illuminated manuscripts, primarily from the British Library’s collections.
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The Saints in Medieval Manuscripts is a beautifully illustrated volume that explores the lives, legends, and visual representations of Christian saints in medieval illuminated manuscripts, primarily from the British Library’s collections.
Authors Greg Buzwell and Cristina López Menaza delve into the symbolic power of saints—figures who served as intermediaries between heaven and earth, offering comfort and inspiration to all classes of medieval society.
The book features depictions of well-known saints such as Saint Francis of Assisi and Mary Magdalene, alongside lesser-known figures like Saint Juthwara, whose unusual martyrdom legend involves a remedy made from cheese.
Through vivid reproductions and concise commentary, the book reveals how saints were portrayed in scenes of prayer, martyrdom, miracles, and pilgrimage, reflecting their central role in medieval religious life and manuscript culture.
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