| The Biblia Sacra was published in 1969 by Rizzoli of Rome. - SIGNATURE : printed in the image - SIZE : 19 x 13 3/4" or 48.26x34.93cm - REFERENCES : Michler and Lopsinger 1600, Field 69-3 - CONDITION : Excellent. New. Original. This is an illustrated book of the Bible in Vulgate. The Biblia Sacra was published in 1969 by Rizzoli of Rome. The lithographs are on a heavy paper and are signed in the plate. The Biblia Sacra lithographs were produced as illustrations for a new edition of the Bible. The Biblia Sacra suite consists of 105 color mixed-technique lithographs after 105 watercolor paintings created by Dali between 1963 and 1964. The Biblia Sacra works are a combination of offset lithography, continuous tone lithography, serigraphy (silkscreening) with application of varnishes and metallic inks. The works were “printed” on a heavy stock designed specifically to hold up to the various techniques used. Quality craftsmanship and artistry are evident in every Biblia Sacra work. The unique combination of multiple printing techniques gives these illustrations a richness and depth that resulted in works that are exceptionally true to the original paintings. Creator: Salvador Dalí (1904 - 1989, Spanish) |
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It is a well-known biblical story found in the Book of Jonah, specifically in Jonah 1:17. The story narrates Jonah's attempt to flee from God’s command, his subsequent punishment, and his time spent inside the belly of a great fish (or whale). This event is often interpreted as a story of obedience, repentance, and God’s mercy.
Biblical Context: Jonah 1:17 (NIV)
"Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights."
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Dalí’s surrealist interpretation, the image would be filled with dreamlike and symbolic elements. The belly of the fish might be a vast, dark, cavernous space full of distorted timepieces, cosmic lights, and melting forms, representing the deep, internal transformation Jonah undergoes. Jonah’s figure would likely be distorted and transformed, symbolizing his spiritual purification. The interplay of light and shadow would reflect his struggle between sin and repentance, while surreal creatures and floating symbols could represent the forces of divine intervention and spiritual growth. Ultimately, Dalí would use his characteristic surrealist style to depict Jonah’s journey as a process of inner redemption, showing God’s mercy and the eternal nature of spiritual renewal.