| 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 biblical passage that appears in the Book of Isaiah and is later referenced in the Gospel of John. It signifies the prophetic call to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. The passage represents a preparation for salvation, a call for repentance, and a voice crying out in the wilderness to announce the arrival of the Lord's coming.
Biblical Passage: Isaiah 40:3 (KJV)
"The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God."
This passage is often understood as a prophecy about John the Baptist, who would later be described in the New Testament as the "voice crying in the wilderness" announcing the coming of Jesus Christ. The imagery of the wilderness symbolizes a place of desolation and waiting, where God's messenger calls people to prepare themselves spiritually for the arrival of the Savior.
New Testament Reference: John 1:23 (KJV)
"He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias."
In the Gospel of John, this verse is applied to John the Baptist, who declared himself to be the fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah, preparing the way for Jesus Christ.
The Voice in the Wilderness symbolizes a call to repentance and preparation for the Messiah. The wilderness is not just a physical place but represents a spiritual state of desolation that needs to be made ready for the coming of the Lord.
The preparation of the way indicates a spiritual renewal, as people are called to repent, to straighten their lives, and to prepare their hearts for the arrival of Christ.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Salvador Dalí’s surrealist interpretation, the prophetic voice would be depicted as a mystical, ethereal presence in the wilderness. The barren desert landscape would transform as a symbol of the spiritual renewal and preparation required for the coming of the Messiah. Dalí would blend surreal imagery, such as disjointed figures, distorted landscapes, and radiating light, to convey the urgent, divine call for repentance and the transcendent nature of the prophecy. Through his unique style, Dalí would bring out the timeless, cosmic significance of the preparation for the Lord's coming, offering a profound vision of spiritual awakening and hope.