El poder religiós llibres il.luminats per als bisbes catalans baixmedievals (segles XIV-XV) (original) (raw)

Abstract: At the beginning of the International Gothic, in Catalonia the presence of high ecclesiastical digni-ties became remarkable. They were interested in the new artistic innovations coming from beyond the Pyre-nees and took part in the order of luxury manuscripts. One of the most interesting personalities was Joan Er-mengol, Bishop of Barcelona, former abbot in the monastery of Saint Cugat del Valles which was one of the most important " scriptoria " elaborating illuminated books around the year 1400. In this context, the representation of these prelates in the manuscripts – which were ordered under their explicit wishes – is remarkable. This would generate a repertoire of images which establishes contacts with the iconographic contributions promoted in the papal city of Avignon.