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Calligram ("Bildgedicht") of the Four circles symbolizing the four elements, cardinal points, seasons, and times of the day. Bible of the Poor (Biblia pauperum) from Metten. Germany, Bavaria, Benedictine Abbey of Metten, commissioned by Abbot Petrus I, completed in 1414-1415. This outstanding manuscript might be said to contain the summa of the religious knowledge of its time. Clm 8201.
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Bayerische Staatsbibliothek/Munich/Germany
Unique Identifier
ART562768
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
5429px × 7748px
Photo Credit
bpk Bildagentur / (name of museum) /(name of photographer) / Art Resource, NY
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15th century CE
Bavarian
Bible (Manuscript)
Biblia Pauperum
Calligram
Circle, Geometric Shape
Elements, The Four
German
Gothic (1150-1500)
Illuminated Manuscript
Seasons