Working on the most recent Art Doll Quarterly Challenge has been,
well… a challenge! But she is finished! My Medieval Mystery Maiden:
(drum-roll, please…)
Playing softly in the background, while completing my doll
for the “Medieval Doll Challenge, are the ethereal voices
of a
Gregorian chant. I am listening to
music composed
by one of the most remarkable and gifted women
in medieval
history: Hildegard von Bingen.
Born in Germany in 1098, she would dedicate her
life
to serving others; becoming a nun at the age of fifteen.
During her lifetime, Hildegard of Bingen created an
immense
outpouring of work in music, poetry, and scientific literature.
She was both a woman of vision and a
“visionary” of some
Biblical and religious texts during the 12th century.
Biblical and religious texts during the 12th century.
The music, which I have incorporated on the doll stand,
represents one of Hildegard’s chants: O virtus Sapientiae
(Strength of Wisdom). I wonder if the text could have been based
upon this familiar proverbial quote that Hildegard
would have been acquainted with: Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the LORD
is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” (KJV)
represents one of Hildegard’s chants: O virtus Sapientiae
(Strength of Wisdom). I wonder if the text could have been based
upon this familiar proverbial quote that Hildegard
would have been acquainted with: Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the LORD
is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” (KJV)
The manuscript sitting on the small side table is a representation
of her writings on medieval medicine: Liber Simplicis Medicinae
(Simple Book of Medicine). The glass jars hold her herbal remedies.
Hildegard… a medieval lady in waiting!
(Yes, waiting to be shipped off to California…)
Thank you for taking this creative journey with me! Daryle
Thank you for taking this creative journey with me! Daryle
My first thought when I saw Hildegard, was that she would make a good Mother Teresa, or a 'sister' or 'nun'. Then I read down further and sure enough, my 'assumption' was correct. She sure fits the mold. You chose a good role model for your 'immaculate' medieval doll. She is amazingly created.
ReplyDeleteWow, I am really impressed. Love your Hildegard and all the wonderful photos from her in progress. Thank you so much for this inspiration in doll art!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Erika (A Hildegard lover :))
She's wonderful, Daryl...and one of my favorite historical ladies. I taught a herbal medicine class at one our SCA gatherings five or six years ago, and Ms. Bingen figured prominently in the lesson plan. I love the expression on her face...so bright!
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