"The Menologion of Basil II is a lavishly illustrated manuscript pairing brief notices about the saints with images of them and their ordeals, arranged according to the liturgical calendar."
"We talk about how this manuscript was made and how it can be read, specifically the texts in relation to the images."
"For a digitized version of the entire manuscript (Vat.gr. 1613), where you can see the images as well, go here. Look around in it, skim it, zoom in, enjoy!"
"Charlie has just published a new edition and translation of The Menologion of Basil II as part of the Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library."
The Menologion of Basil II is a lavishly illustrated manuscript that presents brief notices about saints alongside images depicting them and their ordeals. Entries are organized according to the liturgical calendar, aligning each saint’s commemoration with a specific time in the year. The manuscript’s design links textual information to visual representation, so reading involves relating the written notices to the accompanying scenes. A digitized version of the full manuscript (Vat.gr. 1613) allows viewing of the images and skimming through the calendar arrangement. A new edition and translation provides access to the manuscript’s contents for readers who want to connect the texts with the illustrations.
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