Dominus dat sapientiam. Erasmism and wisdom as backbone elements of the action and the image of Charles V
Carlos Jesús SOSA RUBIO
Original title: Dominus dat sapientiam. Erasmismo y sabiduría como elementos vertebradores de la acción y de la imagen de Carlos V
Published in Mirabilia Journal 34
Keywords: Erasmus of Rotterdam, King David, King Solomon, Philip II, Strength, Wisdom.
Wisdom acted as a backbone in the image of Charles V, especially during his first years of government, and in this matter Erasmus of Rotterdam had a relevant role. Starting from this premise, it is convenient to analyze the origin of that decision and, above all, the consequences it had for the shaping of his effigy, whose unquestionable evolution in the 30s and 40s of the century did not necessarily mean a total break with the ideological substratum of that previous period. This paper analyzes Charles V’s wisdom sources, with Erasmus as the main point of reference, as well as its effects and manifestations, to subsequently study the relationship that through this “gift from heaven”, and the other great biblical virtue, which is strength, Charles V and Philip II establish with David and with Solomon. Legitimacy, Davidic Covenant and messianism are other issues addressed that are closely related to the propagandistic use of these two great figures of the House of Judah.
Itaque sine musica nulla disciplina potest esse perfecta: musical iconography in hispanic romanic sculpture
Alicia MANSO SAN ISIDRO
Original title: Itaque sine musica nulla disciplina potest esse perfecta: la iconografía musical en la escultura románica hispana
Published in Music in Antiquity, Middle Ages & Renaissance
Keywords: Instruments, King David, Last Judgement, Middle Ages, Minstrels, Music, Romanesque sculpture.
The presence of musical iconography in medieval art, particularly in Romanesque sculpture, is enormous. Thus, in this article we will focus on the chronology from the 11th to the 13th century, analyzing the most important examples on the most representented topics: the Final Judgement, King David, and profane scenes. Musical instruments are represented in both non-religious and religious scenes, included as a reflection of biblical texts with a profound theological content. Analyzing the representation of instruments gives us information about iconographic influences, that begin with the miniatures in the Beatos. Moreover, this analysis is useful regarding organology and musicology, assessing the verisimilitude of these representations with a multidisciplinar methology.
