| 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 46
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The Leviathan is a mystical sea creature mentioned in several places in the Bible, often symbolizing chaos, destruction, and divine power over creation. It is most prominently featured in the Book of Job, Isaiah, and Psalms. In these texts, Leviathan is described as a terrifying and powerful creature that represents the forces of nature beyond human control, often used as a symbol of evil or opposition to God.
Key Biblical Passages:
Job 41:1-34
“Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook or snare his tongue with a rope?… Nothing on earth is like him; a creature without fear.”
In Job, Leviathan is described in great detail, emphasizing its strength, fearlessness, and invulnerability, making it a creature only God can control.
Isaiah 27:1
“In that day, the Lord with his hard and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan, the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the twisting serpent, and he will slay the dragon that is in the sea.”
In Isaiah, Leviathan is associated with the chaotic serpent and is part of a prophetic vision where God ultimately defeats this creature, signifying divine victory over chaos.
Psalm 74:14
“You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you gave him as food to the creatures of the wilderness.”
In Psalms, Leviathan is depicted as a symbol of evil and chaos, which God will defeat and overcome in the end.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
Dalí’s surreal interpretation would focus on the cosmic and psychological dimensions of the creature, using abstract, fluid forms to symbolize the chaos and destruction it represents. The divine victory over Leviathan would be portrayed as a cosmic triumph, but Dalí would likely infuse the scene with an ambiguous, dreamlike quality, reflecting the complexity of divine and natural forces at play.