Routledge Tree of Jesse Iconography - Art and Religion Book

Explore the deep history of religious art with Tree of Jesse Iconography in Northern Europe in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries. Part of the Routledge Research in Art and Religion series, this book provides the first detailed investigation into how Tree of Jesse imagery was used during the late medieval period. While traditionally known as a way to represent the genealogy of Christ, this study reveals how the imagery evolved in Northern Europe from the mid-fifteenth to the early sixteenth centuries. You will see how these visual representations appeared across many different media and moved beyond simple family trees. The text explains how the imagery was modified to meet specific religious needs and how it functioned on a temporal level, reflecting the communal interests of the time. This is an essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of religious art and its cultural impact.