| 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 66
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It is a passage found in the Book of Isaiah, and it speaks about a time when people from all nations will come to the Lord and offer their gifts. The reference to Saba (or Sheba) is significant in that it represents a distant and wealthy region, possibly in southern Arabia, known for its prosperity. This passage illustrates the universal recognition of God’s authority and the coming of people from all corners of the earth to honor Him.
Biblical Passage: Isaiah 60:6 (KJV)
"The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord."
This verse refers to the future glory of Jerusalem and how people from distant lands will come, bringing wealth and praise to God. The mention of Sheba (Saba) in particular refers to a historically rich region. In the context of this passage, Saba symbolizes a place of great wealth, both in terms of material riches and spiritual offerings.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Salvador Dalí’s surrealist interpretation, he would explore the universal recognition and spiritual transformation of people from all nations as they journey to worship God. Dalí would blend material wealth with ethereal, dreamlike elements to suggest the spiritual transformation that occurs when material gifts are offered to God. The journey from Sheba would be depicted as a surreal pilgrimage, with distorted figures and barren landscapes gradually transformed by divine light and the praise of the Lord.