The artwork titled “Beato de Gerona Fº 176r,” created by the artist Ende around the year 975, belongs to the Mozarabic art movement and falls under the genre of miniature. It is part of the series known as the “Gerona Beatus” which dates back to the year 975.
This medieval miniature features vibrant illustrations and intricate text. At its core, it displays a meticulously detailed script, characterized by elegantly intertwined letters and vivid hues, most notably red and black. These letters form a text of religious or historical significance, as suggested by the prominence and style of the rendition. The lower portion of the artwork is adorned with a depiction of fantastical creatures with elongated bodies and vivid colors engaged in interactions among stylized trees with exaggerated leaves, illustrating a scene of imaginative and otherworldly nature. The use of strong outlines and a limited but bold color palette is indicative of the Mozarabic tradition, reflecting the synthesis of Christian and Islamic influences in medieval Iberia.
