The Legendary History of the Cross by active 1473-1486 Johann Veldener et al.
"The Legendary History of the Cross" by Johann Veldener et al. is a historical account that appears to have been written during the late 15th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of legends surrounding the Holy Cross, weaving together narratives from various traditions to illuminate its significance within Christianity, particularly through the lens of medieval storytelling and religious art. At the start of this text, the origins of the legend ofthe Cross are discussed, highlighting its widespread popularity in various forms of medieval literature and art. The narrative opens with the story of Empress Helena, who is said to have discovered the true Cross in Jerusalem. Throughout the introduction and the opening chapters, there is an exploration of various characters, including St. Cyril and St. Ambrose, and references to historical figures like Constantine, setting up a framework of mystical and miraculous events surrounding the discovery and veneration of the Cross. This blend of history, mythology, and religious zeal gives a compelling backdrop to the legends that follow, captivating the reader with a mix of piety and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Illustrator | Veldener, Johann, active 1473-1486 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
| Contributor | Caxton, William, 1422?-1492? |
| Contributor | Jacobus, de Voragine, 1229?-1298 |
| Editor | Ashton, John, 1834-1911 |
| Uniform Title | Historia sanctae crucis. Dutch |
| Title | The Legendary History of the Cross A Series of Sixty-four Woodcuts from a Dutch Book Published by Veldener, A.D. 1483 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | The introduction contains an extract from Caxton's translation of the Golden legend (p. xix-lxi) on the 'Invention' or, finding of the holy cross, with reproductions of Fisher's drawings of fresco paintings formerly in the Chapel of Trinity church at Stratford-upon-Avon. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Church of the Holy Trinity (Stratford-upon-Avon, England) |
| Subject | Holy Cross -- Legends -- Art |
| Subject | Incunabula -- Facsimiles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46800 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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