Master Hugo
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Master Hugo (c. 1125–1156) was an English metalworker and illuminator. He is a rare secular Romanesque lay artist who depended for their livelihood on commissions from well-endowed monasteries. Master Hugo is most famous for illuminating the Bury St. Edmunds Bible in Bury St. Edmunds in 1135. The Bury St. Edmunds bible demonstrates the lavish illustration common to the larger Bibles produced in opulent Romanesque abbeys not subject to the Cistercian ban. It is likely that Master Hugo resided in towns, rather than within secluded abbey walls, and traveled frequently to find work. [1] However, it is estimated that Master Hugo spent at least 20 years in Bury St. Edmunds. There is evidence that Master Hugh made the double doors to the Western entrance of the Bury St. Edmunds Abbey in cast bronze, a crucifix, and a great bell, carved with images of Mary and John, for the Monk's Choir. [2] Master Hugo is also credited with sculpting the Bury St. Edmunds cross out of 350-year old golden yellow walrus tusks. The densely inscribed cross includes ,a host of prophets, multiple scenes of the Passion, a portrayal of Jesus Christ at the exact moment of his death and figures of a weeping Mary and St. John, which are still missing. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ Kleiner, Fred and Mamiya, Christin. Gardner's Art Through the Ages. Wadsworth Publishing; 12th edition 2004. ISBN 0-15-505090-7
- ^ Introducing the Bury Bible. Retrieved on 2006-12-14.
- ^ Hoving, Thomas. Super Art Gems of New York City. Retrieved on 2006-12-14.
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