| 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) |
BIBLIA SACRA 31
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Lamentations 1:1
“How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she, who once was great among the nations! She who was queen among the provinces has now become a slave.”
This verse from Lamentations speaks of the desolation and abandonment of Jerusalem after its destruction. The city, once filled with life and prosperity, is now empty and in ruins. The reference to the city as a widow conveys feelings of loss and mourning, and the transformation from a great queen to a slave emphasizes the complete reversal of fortunes. This lamentation is a powerful expression of grief for the destruction of the city and the loss of divine favor.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Dalí’s interpretation, " the desolation of Jerusalem would be expressed through surreal, fragmented imagery and chaotic landscapes. The focus would be on the collapse of human grandeur, the impermanence of time, and the divine judgment that led to the city’s ruin.