Dalí's Illustrations of the Bible | Ester 2:17
"The king loved Esther more than any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti."
"Et adamavit eam rex plusquam omnes mulieres…"
Experience the intersection of fine art and divine inspiration with this selection from Salvador Dalí’s Biblia Sacra (1967), a landmark series of 105 lithographs published by the prestigious Rizzoli Editions in Milan. Originally commissioned by the artist's close friend and patron Giuseppe Albaretto, this collection showcases Dalí’s masterful interpretation of the Old and New Testaments through a lens of profound surrealism and technical brilliance. Each lithograph is meticulously produced on heavy, handmade paper, capturing the rich textures and vibrant color palettes of the original gouache paintings with remarkable fidelity. These pieces offer a opportunity to own a significant work from a 20th-century artistic master that honors the historical and spiritual legacy of The Bible.
- Medium: Lithograph
- Edition: 1286/1499
- Signature: Plate Signed
- Paper size: 13¾” x 19”
- Publisher: Rizzoli Editions, Milan, Italy 1967
- Reference: Field 69.3, 2-17; Löpsinger 1600