A pictorialSpeculum Principis: the image of Henry II in Cod. Bibl. Vat. Ottobonensis lat. 74, fol. 139v
Jens T. Wollesen
Abstract Devised in the sophisticated intellectual realm of Regensburg scriptorium St Emmeram, illumination with a portrait Emperor Henry II is unique conflation quotations from various texts and images caused by very specific political constellations. It primarily based on Carolingian admonitory texts, that is, Furstenspiegel or specula principum Ottonian imagery. was interpolated ad hoc into Gospel text donated to monastery Montecassino. After 1126-1127, date its removal original destination, manuscript began exercise considerable influence as pictorialization regal and/or imperial principles. Undoubtedly, pedigree, combination exemplary character textual sources, added importance supported model role for other patrons who also harkened back traditions Renovatio Imperii, such Staufer Frederick Philip...
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