| 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 72
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It refers to the worship of Baal, a deity mentioned in the Bible. Baal was a Canaanite god, associated with fertility, weather, and rain, and was widely worshiped in ancient cultures. The Bible often speaks against the worship of Baal, as it was seen as idolatry and a significant temptation for the people of Israel to turn away from worshiping Yahweh, the one true God.
Biblical Reference: 1 Kings 18:21 (KJV)
"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word."
In this passage, Elijah challenges the people of Israel to choose between the true God (Yahweh) and the idol Baal, highlighting the idolatry that had infiltrated Israel and the need for the people to return to worshiping the true God.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Dalí’s surrealist interpretation, the idol would be depicted as a distorted, mechanical figure, surrounded by empty rituals and false worship, symbolizing the emptiness of idolatry. Light and divine imagery would contrast with the darkness and decay of the false god, representing the truth of God against the illusion of idols. Dalí’s work would focus on the spiritual deception caused by idolatry, urging viewers to recognize the false nature of Baal worship and the ultimate victory of the true God in the cosmic battle for divine authority.