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The four evangelists and their symbols, Palatine School at Aachen, early 9th century. Manuscript illustration from the Gospel Book of Charlemagne, Treasury Gospels (fol. 14v), Cathedral Treasury, Palatine Chapel, Cathedral, Aachen. Matthew = winged man/angel; Matthew’s gospel focuses on the humanity of Christ Mark = winged lion; Christ as King Luke= winged ox; Christ as sacrifice John= eagle; Christ’s divine nature |
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| Caritas habundat, composed by Hildegard von Bingen, performed by Johanna Barwari-Mennes and Gemma Huisman in the Amsterdam Obrechtchurch | |
| Caritas habundat in omnia, de imis excellentissima super sidera, atque amantissima in omnia, quia summo Regi osculum pacis dedit. |
Love overflows in all things, from the planetary depths to her highest dwelling place beyond the stars, and love is surpassing herself in all things, because she has given the kiss of peace to the highest King. |
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| from the illuminated ms. of Hildegard von Bingen's Werk Gottes (God's Creation) | |
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| The Utrecht Psalter (a book of hymns and the Psalms from Utrecht, The Netherlands), 9th c., pen drwaings | |
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| The Palatine Chapel; at Charlemagne's Palace of Aachen; holds the remains of Charlemagne, 9th century. | |
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| "Königsthron"; Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen cathedral; later Throne of the Holy Roman Emperors. | |
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| interior, Palatine Chapel | |
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| “Adam and Eve Reproached by the Lord,” bronze panel from the doors of Bishop Bernward at the cathedral, Hildesheim, West Germany, 1015. Panel 58.6 cm × 196 cm. | |
Thanks to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons for illustrations and some descriptions.
