FAH215H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Black-Figure Pottery, Satan, Jelling Stones
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We see king edgar looking up to jesus while being flanked by mary, and peter holding the keys to heaven. Shows us edgars" direct devotion to jesus. Edgar is involved in the reform of the old institution into a more reform monastery that leads to a purer monastic life. Center has king and has his helpers on left and right. All three are holding up a scroll that has the guidelines in leading monasticism. Edgar is doing this because it is a way of solidifying the realm. Meanwhile vikings are raiding places making it hard for people to raise monasteries. Holds all sorts of objects like coins. Markers used to communicate various things (grave markers) The stone represents jesus: arms are out stretched. He is not nailed to the cross, but the crucifixion is still evoked. There is interlaced foliage in the back which sort of binds him, suggesting the crucifixion. Stone 1 inscription: king gorm for his queen 1.
