| 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 57
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It is a symbolic reference that may not be found as a specific biblical passage but could evoke imagery related to building, craftsmanship, and the creation of God's kingdom. The mason's trowel is a tool associated with construction and laying the foundation of a building, which could be used metaphorically to represent God's work in establishing or rebuilding the spiritual lives of His people.
There are several references to building, foundation, and the role of craftsmen in the creation of sacred spaces, particularly in relation to temples or structures that honor God.
Exodus 31:3-5 (NIV) talks about the craftsman Bezalel being filled with the Spirit of God to make beautiful things for the Tabernacle:
"I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
Matthew 7:24-27 (The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders) speaks of building on a firm foundation, symbolizing the importance of solid spiritual practices:
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock."
The idea of God holding a mason's trowel could symbolize God's role as the divine builder, creating or rebuilding the foundations of the world or of individuals' lives, using His spiritual tools to establish a firm foundation of faith.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Salvador Dalí’s surrealist interpretation, "A Mason’s Trowel in the Hand of the Lord" would be a striking representation of divine craftsmanship and the creation of both the physical world and the spiritual realm. The trowel could appear as a floating, glowing object, symbolizing God's power and precision in shaping reality. The image might be filled with surreal landscapes, disjointed forms, and cosmic architecture, showing that God is eternally at work, building, restoring, and transforming humanity and creation. Dalí’s focus would be on the eternal and timeless nature of God’s work, using dreamlike and impossible structures to convey the idea that God’s creative power transcends human understanding.