The Glory of Martyrs and the Pure

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The Glory of Martyrs and the Pure

Creator

Simon Marmion

Flemish Illuminator · 1450–1489

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Not long after his death, Simon Marmion was praised by the poet Jean Lemaire de Belges as the "prince of illumination." This reputation probably owed much to the artist's proficiency in depicting nature and his skill as a storyteller. Marmion was especially gifted in the representation of light and the textures of objects, as well as the creation of engaging psychological content in the gestures a

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Date
1475
Medium
Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink
Culture
Franco-Flemish
Department
Manuscripts
Institution
Getty Museum
Object ID
438f0889-2974-4e56-9a0e-3f3aa0916912

After leaving the faithfully married, Tondal's soul and the angel come upon a wall made of gold, reserved for martyrs and those "who crucified their flesh against the vices and lusts of the world." Sitting upon sumptuous thrones of gold and silk, richly dressed men and women sing "Alleluia." Each wears a crown, a sign of victory over sin.

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