| 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 comes from a famous encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees in the New Testament, specifically in Matthew 22:17-21, Mark 12:14-17, and Luke 20:22-25. In this passage, the religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to the Roman authorities, specifically to Caesar, the Roman emperor. The question was a way to force Jesus into a difficult situation, either supporting Roman rule or opposing it.
Biblical Passage: Matthew 22:17-21 (KJV)
"Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s."
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Dalí’s interpretation of this passage, the coin and the question of taxes would be depicted through surreal distortions that emphasize the transience of earthly power and the eternal nature of divine wisdom. Jesus would be portrayed as a figure of divine calm, surrounded by radiant light or abstract symbols to convey His higher understanding. The Pharisees’ hypocrisy would be symbolized through grotesque, distorted figures, showing their deceptive nature. Overall, Dalí would focus on the balance between spiritual and temporal obligations, with a surreal, dreamlike style that underscores the message of rendering unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and rendering unto God what belongs to God.