| 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) |
Sagrada Biblia 39
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This passage refers to a lamentation over the destruction of Jerusalem and is found in the Book of Jeremiah. The specific phrase, "Lament, Virgin, Girded with Sackcloth," speaks to a time of mourning and grief, particularly for the city of Jerusalem, which had experienced the destruction of its walls and the exile of its people. Sackcloth was a traditional garment worn during times of mourning and penitence, symbolizing humility and sorrow.
The prophet Jeremiah often delivered messages of judgment, warning the people of Israel about the consequences of their actions and urging them to repent. In Jeremiah 4:8, the prophet declares:
“For this, put on sackcloth, lament and wail, for the fierce anger of the Lord has not turned back from us.”
In this context, the “virgin” refers to Jerusalem, often personified as a woman. The call to lament and wear sackcloth represents the deep sorrow and despair that follows the destruction of the city and the loss of its people.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Dalí’s surreal interpretation, the scene would be filled with dreamlike imagery, psychological depth, and cosmic symbolism. The lamentation would not just be a physical act of mourning but also a spiritual and emotional expression of divine judgment, suffering, and the collapse of innocence.