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The pact of the rainbow. Old Testament Cycle - The Great Flood, Byzantine mosaics, 12th-13th centuries (mosaic)
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The pact of the rainbow. Old Testament Cycle - The Great Flood, Byzantine mosaics, 12th-13th centuries (mosaic)
6166373 The pact of the rainbow. Old Testament Cycle - The Great Flood, Byzantine mosaics, 12th-13th centuries (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Latin inscription: " DIXIT DOMINUS AD NOE, ARCUM MEUM PONAM IN NUBIBUS ET ERIT SIGNUM F DERIS INTER ME ET TERRAM ET NON ERUNT AMPLIUS DILUVII AD DELENDA UNIVERSAM CARNEM".
Monreale, Duomo: " Il patto dell arcobaleno." Ciclo del Vecchio Testamento - Diluvio Universale, Mosaici bizantini, XII - XIII sec.Iscrizione latina: " DIXIT DOMINUS AD NOE, ARCUM MEUM PONAM IN NUBIBUS ET ERIT SIGNUM F DERIS INTER ME ET TERRAM ET NON ERUNT AMPLIUS DILUVII AD DELENDA UNIVERSAM CARNEM" ); Ghigo Roli; out of copyright
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The Pact of the Rainbow - A Testament to Divine Promise
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. This print showcases a mesmerizing Byzantine mosaic, depicting an iconic scene from the Old Testament - The Great Flood. Created between the 12th and 13th centuries, this masterpiece can be found in the Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova) in Monreale, Sicily. The image captures a pivotal moment when God speaks to Noah, promising never to destroy all living creatures with a flood again. Latin inscriptions adorn the artwork, translating to "God said to Noah, 'I will set my rainbow in the clouds as a sign of my covenant with you and all living beings. Never again will there be a flood that destroys all flesh. '". The vibrant colors and intricate details of this mosaic exemplify Byzantine art at its finest. It is truly awe-inspiring how such ancient craftsmanship has stood the test of time. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are reminded not only of biblical history but also of divine promises made throughout human existence. The rainbow symbolizes hope and serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, there is always light at the end. This print by Ghigo Roli transports us back through centuries, allowing us to appreciate both religious devotion and artistic brilliance intertwined within one another. It serves as a testament to faith's enduring power and reminds us that promises made by divinity endure forever.
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