Crusader Rhetoric and the Infancy Cycles on Medieval Baptismal Fonts in the Baltic Region.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sonne De Torrens, Harriet M.

Series:

Europa Sacra Series

Europa Sacra Series ; v.30

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fonts.

Christian art and symbolism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (492 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Turnhout, Belgium : Brepols Publishers, 2024.

Summary:

This scholarly work examines the iconography, liturgy, and historical context of medieval baptismal fonts in the Baltic region, with a particular focus on the narratives of the Infancy of Christ. It explores the artistic and theological connections between Scandinavian workshops and broader ecclesiastical networks, particularly in Denmark, Gotland, and Northern Europe. The study is rooted in extensive research, including the Baptisteria Sacra Index (BSI), which documents over 25,000 fonts and their associated imagery. The book also delves into the Crusader rhetoric, political influences, and religious practices that shaped the design of these liturgical objects. Intended for academics and researchers in medieval studies, art history, and theology, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the intersection of art, religion, and politics during the Middle Ages. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Matter

Introduction

Maps

Chapter 1. The Workshops and Continental Networks

Chapter 2. The Ecclesiastical, Cistercian, and Artistic Relationships between Denmark and Gotland

Chapter 3. The Eucharist, New Law, and Crusader Theology

Chapter 4. The Advent Season and Feast Days

Chapter 5. The Christmas Season

Chapter 6. The Epiphany Season: Crusader Kingsand Peregrini

Conclusion

Appendix 1. Tables

Appendix 2. Figures

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ISBN:

9782503599397

2503599397

OCLC:

1478296591