The Vatican Vergil: A Masterpiece of Late Antique Art
David H. Wright
Made in Rome around A.D. 400, the Vergil is most famous and attractive illustrated book surviving from classical antiquity. David H. Wright introduces this masterpiece of late antique art shows why it such an impressive example new form book, codex, that replaced traditional papyrus roll permitted more elaborate illustrations. Here are thirty-two interesting illustrations Vatican Vergil, reprinted full color 1980 facsimile published Graz, Austria, collaboration with Library.Facing each reproduction appropriate text Latin English, together explanatory comments. discusses how manuscript was made, describing style capital script as well their sources older traditions. He examines revival culture pagan circles at a time when Christian authority systematically suppressing religion. Finally, he surveys afterlife tracing work studied copied first Carolingian era then Italian Renaissance. All not reproduced given size black white concluding list have survived unique masterpiece.
Classical World