medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
On Friday, October 16, 2009, at 9:35 am, I wrote:
> 5) Hedwig of Silesia (d. 1243)...
> The abbey church [at Trebnitz/Trzebnica], since greatly rebuilt, was originally constructed
> between 1202 and 1240. Surviving from its early state is the north
> portal of the west facade with this tympanum whose sculptures are of
> David playing Bathsheba with a servant behind her:
> http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje38/h_trzebnica.jpg
> http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje38/harp02.jpg
Ah yes, the cross-dressing David!
READ: David playing to Bathsheba...
Best again,
JD
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