The Speculum Humanae Salvationis or Mirror of Human Salvation was a bestselling, anonymously illustrated work of popular theology in the late Middle Ages, part of the genre of encyclopedic speculum literature, in this case concentrating on the medieval theory of typology, whereby the events of the Old Testament prefigured or foretold the events. The Speculum humanae salvationis ( Mirror of Human Salvation) was a popular religious text in late medieval Europe. It belongs to the rich literary genre of medieval specula (mirrors)—texts that invite readers to cast their gaze upon a specific topic, ranging from the church or monasticism to astrology or the life of a prince.
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The Speculum Humanae Salvationis or Mirror of Human Salvation was a bestselling anonymous illustrated work of popular theology in the late Middle Ages, part of the genre of encyclopedic speculum literature, in this case concentrating on the medieval theory of typology, whereby the events of the Old Testament prefigured, or foretold, the events o. Speculum humanae salvationis (Mirror of Human Salvation), in Latin Germany, Franconia (Nuremberg?), ca. 1350-1400 The Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.140, fols. 37v-38r Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1902 Printer-friendly version The Speculum Humanae Salvationis or Mirror of Human Salvation was a bestselling, anonymously illustrated work of popular theology in the late Middle Ages, part of the genre of encyclopedic speculum literature, in this case concentrating on the medieval theory of typology, whereby the events of the Old Testament prefigured or foretold the events. The medieva Speculum texts, Humanae especially in Salvationis Germanic countries.' was one Over of three the hundred most popular of all late and eighty manuscript and blockbook copies of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries survive, an unusually high number for this type of text. About one
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The Mirror of Salvation: Speculum Humanae Salvationis. An Edition of British Library Blockbook G. 11784. Translation and commentary by Albert C. Labriola and John W Smeltz. (Pittsburgh: Duquesne University Press. 2002. Pp. viii, 194; 58 black and white illustrations. $65.00.) The Speculum humanae salvationis or Mirror of Human Salvation, a bestselling anonymous illustrated encyclopedic work of popular theology, originated between 1309 (since it refers to the Pope being at Avignon) and 1324, the date on two copies. An Illustrated Speculum Humanae Salvationis - Green Collection Ms 000321 | Brill "An Illustrated Speculum Humanae Salvationis" published on 31 Jan 2022 by Brill. Offering a clear exposition of Christian salvation, the Speculum humanae salvationis, composed by an anonymous author, possibly a Dominican, was a valuable aid for preachers. Over 400 manuscript copies have survived, two-fifths with lengthy cycles of pictures. In most chapters, an episode from the life of Christ of the Virgin Mary is juxtaposed with events drawn from the Old Testament or other.
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Description PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Parchment, pairs of drawings excised from original manuscript and mounted within cardboard frames, i paper flyleaf + 25 fols. + ii paper flyleaves, 139 x 190 mm (ruled area for each drawing within a pair 130 x 80 mm) Speculum humanae salvationis. Created: Franconia, Germany, probably Nuremberg, between 1350 and 1400. Binding: 16th century, backed with stamped pigskin, paper boards covered with vellum from a missal, 2 leather ties; inscribed on back: Specu/lum - Salv/tionis; in blue morocco case lettered: Speculum Humanae Salvationis - German Ms. on vellum.
"Speculum humanae salvationis" (Mirror of Human Salvation) Previous Artifact Back to Collections Next Artifact Collection ID MS.000321 Type Manuscript Date ca. 1370 Geography Austria Language Latin Medium Ink on Vellum Dimensions 12 5/16 × 9 5/8 × 1 in. (31.2 × 24.4 × 2.5 cm) Exhibit Location The Speculum Humanae Salvationis or Mirror of Human Salvation: rich in images and extremely popular. Feast your eyes on the 176 pen and ink drawings with delicate colour washes that recount the Fall of Man and the redemption of mankind!
Anonymous Speculum Humanae Salvationis. Hs 2505, folio 51v & 52r (1360)
The anonymous Speculum humanae salvationis, or 'Mirror of man's salvation', was written in the early years of the fourteenth century. A popular theological work, it survives in some 350 manuscripts, many of which are illustrated. Our copy was produced in Bruges in 1455. Speculum humanae salvationis. Books > Benelux countries > History > 400-1400. Books > Benelux countries > History > 1400-1600. Typology (Theology) > Bibliography. Theology, Doctrinal > History > Middle Ages, 600-1500 > Bibliography.
