ALLEGORY OF THE EARTH

ALLEGORY OF THE EARTH– MINIATURE OF THE “EXULTET”, DATING BACK TO THE 11^th CENTURY– CATHEDRAL ARCHIVE, BARI

The large sleeves of the female surplice were already characteristic of 11^th-century fashion, as were the tight sleeves of the tunic, worn underneath, of which only the cuffs could be seen.

The decoration of the fabric probably has an allegorical character, as does the fantastic hairstyle that portrays the Earth’s vegetation, while the simple combing of the hair, parted in the middle, is inspired by reality