The crucifixion and the world in the Drogo Sacramentary
Matthew S. Champion
The crucifixion miniature contained in the Drogo Sacramentary is a beautiful Carolingian portrayal of crucifixion. In image, an ambiguous figure sits to Christ's left at foot cross. Who he? This article proposes new readings both and subsequently entire image by examining them relation literary sources (John's Gospel its interpretation Augustine Hrabanus Maurus), liturgical artistic manuscript contexts (Palm Sunday, images for holy week), historical context (Carolingian imperial iconography). reading explores some possible interpretations created complex layering meaning art theology this period.
The Journal of Australian Early Medieval Association