COLLECTION NAME:
Undergraduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
The Queen's Apocalypse: The Patronage and Influence of Eleanor of Castile in Thirteenth Century Manuscripts
Creator:
Marshall, Claire
Subject:
Thesis (B.F.A.) -- Art History
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Art History
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
"For years, scholars have identified the patrons of the Trinity and Douce Apocalypses as King Edward I of England and his Spanish wife, Eleanor of Castile. However, an examination of the iconography and stylistic choices of the apocalypses suggest Eleanor of Castile, the artistic foil to Edward I's militaristic disposition, as the exclusive driving force behind the manuscripts. This idea raises the following question: what of Eleanor of Castile's influence is seen in the apocalypses? Why does she choose the iconography and unique stylistic approaches present in the manuscripts? The colors and patterns of miniatures reveal the Spanish influence of Beatus Apocalypse manuscripts in the Trinity Apocalypse. What does this stylistic observation say about Eleanor's experience as a Spanish noblewoman made queen of a foreign nation, introduced to a new artistic culture and political climate? The presence of women in the apocalypse miniatures is also striking. These unnamed women are judged alongside men, equal in their sins and virtues. Even their courtly status—made evidence by their attire—cannot save them from God’s judgement. What do these women say about Eleanor of Castle, a deeply pious Christian in a patriarchal society? The iconography and style present in the Trinity and Douce Apocalypses relate to Eleanor of Castile's distinguishing life and religious values in a way that is undeniable and characteristic of her experiences and role as patron." --Abstract
Keywords: Apocalypse, Trinity Apocalypse, Douce Apocalypse, Thirteenth century, Anglo– Norman manuscripts, Beatus manuscripts, Eleanor of Castile, patronage, iconography
Keywords: Apocalypse, Trinity Apocalypse, Douce Apocalypse, Thirteenth century, Anglo– Norman manuscripts, Beatus manuscripts, Eleanor of Castile, patronage, iconography
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia: Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2019-11
Format:
1 online resource: 1 PDF (Thesis, 66 pages, color illustrations)