Imago, ius, religio. Religious Images in Medieval Legal Manuscripts: An Overview

Abstract

Editorial introduction to “Imago, ius, religio. Religious Iconographies in Illustrated Legal Manuscripts and Printed Books (9th-20th)”. The aim of this monographic issue is to analyse the use of religious iconographies in legal manuscripts and printed books, to create a basis for discussion and exchange on the diverse artistic, historical, and social aspects of these iconographies.

Keywords

• Manuscripts
• Manuscript Illumination
• Iconography
• Legal Iconography
• Civil Law
• Canon Law