The Master of the School of Távara
Maius was a Mozarabic monk, painter, illustrator, and illuminator who worked in the scriptorium of San Salvador de Tábara between approximately 926 and 968. He is a significant figure in the tradition of illuminated Mozarabic Beatus manuscripts, particularly through his work on the Morgan Beatus (also known as the Escalada Beatus), which dates to around 950. This manuscript is recognized as one of the earliest illuminated copies of the Beatus commentary on the Apocalypse.
His technical skill is evidenced by his elegant miniatures and balanced, detailed compositions. In the Morgan Beatus, Maius identifies himself twice: once on folio 233v with the text MAIUS MEMENTO and again in an acrostic in the colophon on folio 293r. His quality as an illuminator was such that a student referred to him as the archipictor, or master painter.
Artistic Style and Technique
The works of Maius are characterized by several distinct elements that define the Mozarabic tradition. His illuminations include:
His compositions demonstrate an awareness of Andalusian art, visible in the use of horseshoe arches and specific decorative motifs. For instance, in the scene of Belshazzar's Feast, the figures sit under a horseshoe arch featuring the alternating white and red tiles characteristic of the Córdoba mosque. His work shows stylistic connections to the illuminations of the Valeránica Bible and the scriptorium of San Martí de Tours.
Perguntas e Respostas
Existe uma cronologia da carreira de Maius?
A trajetória de Maius desenrola-se período a período na página Linha do tempo do artista: uma linha do tempo horizontal das obras, agrupadas em capítulos por fases da carreira.
Por quais outros nomes Maius é conhecido(a)?
Maius também é conhecido como Magius, Meister der Schule von Távara, Master of the School of Távara.
Onde posso ver as obras de Maius em ordem cronológica?
As obras de Maius podem ser visualizadas em ordem cronológica na página de Linha do tempo das obras do artista.
Posso navegar pelas obras de Maius por humor?
As obras de Maius podem ser exploradas por humor na página Coleção por Humor, que organiza as artes de acordo com seus humores registrados.
