Reproductie van twee verluchte pagina's met Stefanus en Christus in Jerusalem before 1864

Here we see a reproduction of two illuminated manuscript pages, depicting St. Stephen and Christ in Jerusalem, made by Moulin. The work, reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics, presents a striking use of vertical space, divided into distinct registers, each bordered by decorative bands that create a frame within a frame. The composition employs a visual hierarchy where the upper registers, depicting Stephen and Christ, are rendered with a sense of solemnity and order, while the lower registers teem with the chaotic energy of crowds. The palette is intentionally muted, dominated by earthy tones and punctuated by the gilded halos, which serve as visual signifiers of divinity. The texture, though seemingly flat, conveys depth through subtle gradations of colour. This manuscript page operates within a symbolic system where gestures, clothing, and settings convey codified meanings. The contrast between the serene, celestial realm and the earthly chaos reflects a broader theological discourse. The formal structure of this artwork, with its interplay of order and disorder, divine and mortal, invites us to decode the cultural and spiritual values embedded within its illuminated forms.