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Talks and Poster Presentations (without Proceedings-Entry):

G. Geml:
"Iam Servus Allato Capite: About the Use of the Johannesschüssel";
Talk: International Medieval Congress 2011. Images in Action: Processions, Feast Days, and Other Ecclesiastical Celebrations, Leeds, UK (invited); 07-11-2011 - 07-14-2011.



English abstract:
The Johannesschüssel is a type of sculpture that emerged at the beginning of the 13th century in the German speaking area and can be found in wide parts of Europe. It shows the severed head of John the Baptist on a dish, the trophy the daughter of Herodias received as a reward for her dance at the birthday party of her stepfather, Herod Antipas. Indeed, the questions must be asked: Why was the Johannesschüssel invented at that time? What was it needed for?

Keywords:
Johannesschüssel John the Baptist theatre religious drama Frankfurt

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