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Tree of Jesse
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Tree of Jesse
Iconographic study of evolution, motifs & meanings of this symbol from medieval art signifying the genealogy of Christ.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages) |
4 sources |
1996
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"The Tree of Jesse is an iconographical element in medieval art that refers to the genealogy of Christ, represented by a tree springing from the loins of Jesse, the father of David. The trunk and branches are occupied by other ancestors, with Christ or the Virgin Mary at the top. This symbolic representation appears to have been created by the French artist Suger, and certainly the artists of St.-Denis gave it its perfected form, the form that would prevail for centuries. The creation of the tree was part of a revival of biblical learning in art, and the Tree of Jesse refers to a prophecy by Isaiah that would be transformed by the symbolism into a lasting icon symbolizing certain Christian doctrines.The prophecy of Isaiah states the following:
And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of..."
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