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Act of vassalage
Act of vassalage. 11th century. Miniature. Ripoll Bible (also known as Farfa Bible). 11th century. Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy
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11th Ceremony Establishment Estates Fealty Feudal Feudalism Fidelity Homage Illuminated Manuscript Monarch Parchment Ripoll Solemnity Submission Vassal Vassalage Vassals Commendation Farfa
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This stunning 11th-century miniature from the Ripoll Bible, also known as the Farfa Bible, housed in the Vatican Apostolic Library in Italy, depicts an Act of Vassalage, a solemn ceremony that marked the establishment of the feudal relationship between a vassal and a monarch during the Middle Ages. The scene is filled with a sense of grandeur and significance, as the vassals, dressed in their finest garments, gather around the monarch, who sits regally on his throne. The vassals, with hands in prayerful submission, pledge their fealty and loyalty to their lord, symbolized by the presentation of a sword and the touching of the monarch's hand to the vassal's lips. The parchment, bearing the terms of the agreement, is held aloft, a reminder of the binding nature of the contract. The illuminated manuscript, adorned with intricate gold and silver decorations, adds to the sense of reverence and awe surrounding the ceremony. This Act of Vassalage was a crucial aspect of the feudal system, which governed the social and political structures of Europe during the Middle Ages. The ceremony represented the mutual obligations and responsibilities between the monarch and the vassals, based on the principles of protection, loyalty, and service. The image captures the historical significance of this ceremony, which played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of Europe for centuries to come.
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