The Iconographic Representation of Alfonso X’s Wise Kingship: the Preliminary Miniatures in the Castilian Royal Manuscripts

Authors

  • Marta Haro Cortés Universitat de València

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37536/RPM.2016.30.0.50286

Keywords:

Alfonso X, Royal manuscripts, Illuminations, Iconographic motifs, Wise kingship

Abstract

The written legacy of Alfonso X not only represents the perfect symbiosis between power and wisdom, but also expresses the Castilian monarch’s political and cultural beliefs through text and symbolic imagery. Departing from a close study of the preliminary miniatures in the royal manuscripts, this article reveals that the most prevalent motif representing Alfonso X is that of the king holding a book. Furthermore, the article delves into the di erent variants of this iconographic pattern which best illustrates the wide range of manifestations that shape the concept of Alphonsine authorship and reinforce the Castilian ideal of wise kingship.

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Published

2016-12-05

How to Cite

Haro Cortés, M. (2016) “The Iconographic Representation of Alfonso X’s Wise Kingship: the Preliminary Miniatures in the Castilian Royal Manuscripts”, Revista de poética medieval, 30, pp. 131–153. doi: 10.37536/RPM.2016.30.0.50286.

Issue

Vol. 30 (2016): Texto e ilustración en el libro medieval: factura física, lectura y recepción

Section

Monographic papers

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