The Biblia Ectypa
The Biblia Ectypa
and Chapter 19 of the Book of Revelation
By Fernanda Garcia & Kyle Inducil
| Bibliographic Description | |
| Title | Biblia Ectypa: Bildnussen auß Heiliger Schrifft dess Alt- und Neuen Testaments, in welchen Alle Geschichte und Erscheinungen deutlich und schrifftmäßig zu Gottes Ehre und Andächtiger Seelen erbaulicher beschauung vorgestellet werden |
| Author | Christoph Weigel |
| Date | 1695 |
| Place | Augsberg, Germany |
| Language | German |
| Location | Badische Landesbibliothek (BLB) |
Our Project
Our project focuses on the Biblia Ectypa, created by Christoph Weigel and published in 1695. This graphical Bible does not present its story in words but with engravings. The project specifically explores the engraving that is associated with chapter 19 of the book of Revelation, elaborating on the visual related to the textual content in the chapter. Through exploring the historical context of Biblia Ectypa and integrating Biblical exegesis with visual analysis, this project shows how Christoph Weigel’s artistry uncovers the theological and eschatological significance of this climactic chapter. In the final analysis, it shows how scripture and visual culture cooperate in giving voice to the themes of triumph, justice, and divine authority that define Revelation’s apocalyptic vision.
About the Biblia Ectypa
The Biblia Ectypa is a book of engravings representing a scene or theme in the Bible, both from the Old and New Testaments. The engravings are accompanied by short epigrams or inscriptions about the events depicted. They reflect intricate detail and dramatic flair of the Baroque art, which is full of symbolism and destined for emotional and spiritual reactions. Every image is a combination of symbolic imagery and interpretive text – combining theology with artistic expression. The purpose of the Biblia Ectypa revolves around serving like a devotion tool, meant to light the way into meditation and contemplation of biblical themes with the help of visuals and accompanying texts. By focusing on imagery, the Biblia Ectypa gives access to biblical stories to those who may be less literate or more visually oriented.
