Observations on the Iconography of Joshua
Andrew S. Keck
Two manuscripts hold a place of vital importance in all theories the evolution Byzantine art: Joshua Roll or Rotulus Vatican Library, cod. Palat. gr. 431,1 and Paris Psalter Bibliothéque Nationale, Paris, 139. Closely related style, these two controversial present much same problem so far as relationship between illustrations text is concerned.2 In each case, authorities have accepted without question tenth century date for text, but disagreed on time production miniatures which been dated early fifth late century. On solution Psalter, rests, good part, our understanding art general, conception Early Middle periods particular. this article, only will be treated, not questions artistic style quality, one limited aspect iconography its miniature cycle order to throw some light date. An attempt made discover most likely development painting through observations works Christian depicting scenes. The against background conflicting views held by C. R. Morey K. Weitzmann, leading exponents dating respectively.
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