Eyob Derilloさんのイラストまとめ

Era of the Princes was a period in #Ethiopian history 18th-19th c. when the country was divided. The noble’s dynasties were vying to claim the title King of Kings. The Era began with the murder King Iyoas (pic) by poisoning. #Chronicles @britishlibrary #GameofThrones #coatofarms

#Ethiopian sacred #music has a long history dating to 5th c. & a complex system of musical notation. St Yared in the 6th c. composed the liturgical #chant for the whole year with musical #notation representing #melodies, #rhythm & instrumental arrangements. @britishlibrary

The earliest mention of #firearms is found in a 15th c. account. King Lebna Dengel 16th c. had 2 swivel-#guns & 14 #muskets. By the 18th c. rifles become common & a popular theme in #Ethiopian art; A proud warrior showing his rifles MS Or 728 @britishlibrary @BLAsia_Africa

Drawings in #Ethiopian manuscripts document traditional/cultural life. Details of objects included historical #botanical & material culture e.g Flowers in art have a visual symbolism, medicine properties of #orchid & #roses can be found in MS Or 829 @BLAsia_Africa @britishlibrary

According to #Ethiopian tradition the secrets of #Talisman #art was only revealed to Abraham & Solomon #Amulet healing scrolls are carried for protection against illness/evil spirits Amulets derive their powers from the incantation words & the #talisman drawings @britishlibrary

an #apocryphal work ራእየ፡ ማርያም the Apocalypse of #Mary first written in 4th century contains the visions of hell, final judgment as revealed to Mary by angels. Important part of the Revelation is the place where the #clergies are punished. @britishlibrary Or 650 #ethiopia

The #ethiopian painting of Mary breastfeeding baby Jesus might seem strange to some, but the aim is to show maternal bond between mother & child.
St. Luke the #Evangelist drawing the portrait Mary, Or 637 @BLAsia_Africa @britishlibrary
 #MerryChristmas

Synopsis Universae Philologiae  by Gottfried Hensel ( 1687-1767). A linguistic #map showing the Lord’s Prayer in #Geez #Arbic & various languages. The typeface (font) is based on the #Ethiopian Psalter printed in 1513 Rome. @BLAsia_Africa @britishlibrary
Map images @JakubMarian

#Dürer was a 15th c. artist of the Renaissance. His prints are considered one of the greatest of all time & an inspiration for #Raphael. 18th c #Ethiopian version of Apocalypse by unknown artist. @britishlibrary Or 533 Inspiring/raising awareness of cultural heritage of Ethiopia

In #Ethiopia the holiday #Meskel Feast of the #Cross commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by #Byzantine Empress Helena. King Ezana 4th c began to feature the Cross on #coins. The cross has multiplied into an elaborate stylized design with abstract motifs @BLAsia_Africa