| 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 53
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It comes from the Book of Joel, specifically Joel 2:1, and it also appears in Zephaniah 1:16 and Jeremiah 4:5. This phrase is a call to action, a warning, or an announcement of judgment and repentance, typically accompanied by the sound of the shofar (a ram’s horn) in ancient Israel. The trumpet signifies a divine message, often a call for Israel to return to God and a warning of impending judgment or deliverance.
Joel 2:1 (KJV):
"Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand;"
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Dalí’s surrealist interpretation, the trumpet's blast would be an all-encompassing force, transforming the landscape and figures around it. The chaos and disruption of the moment would be expressed through distorted realities, abstract shapes, and fragmented bodies, while divine light and hope would shine through, offering a possibility of salvation amidst the judgment. The surrealist vision would explore the mystery of the divine call, conveying both the urgency of repentance and the transcendent nature of God's actions in the world.