Vision and Christomimesis in the Ruler Portrait of the Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram
Riccardo Pizzinato
The Gospel book known to scholars as the Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram (Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Clm 14000) is a lavishly decorated manuscript produced in 870 for Carolingian king and subsequent emperor Charles Bald (823–877). Although has been much admired its art frequently reproduced, many questions remain concerning miniatures, both individually parts program. This article examines relationship between text image two full-page which represent enthroned facing an twenty-four elders adoring Lamb. It reads illuminations diptych by looking at writings John Scotus, Eriugena (ca. 810–ca. 877), poet, philosopher, master school whom Aureus’s captions have attributed. By assimilating Christ, Word made flesh, two-page opening captures king’s imperial aspiration related expectations salvation. miniatures not only compose statement ruler theology but also introduce Bald, who was principal viewer manuscript, process spiritual ascension through intellectual contemplation. designed elevate mind above temporal world order accomplish mystical union with God, theosis.
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