Salvador Dali - "Omnes gentes in valle Iosaphat" (All the nations in the Valley will perish) Biblia Sacra 1967

Salvador Dali
Biblia Sacra
Omnes gentes in valle Iosaphat
Book 249 of 1499

It is part of Biblia Sacra vulgatæ editionis published by Rizzoli-Mediolani between 1967 and 1969.

Color lithograph on heavy rag paper.

The artwork represents the episode of the Gospel narrated by Joel, chapter Three, where the Hebrew prophet writes: "For behold, in those days, at that time, when I bring back those of Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, I will gather all the nations, and I will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and I will come to trial with them concerning my people and Israel, my inheritance, which they have scattered among the nations, and of my land which they have divided among themselves." The lithograph is part of the imponent work Biblia Sacra vulgatæ editionis published by Rizzoli-Mediolani between 1967 and 1969. It was illustrated by Salvador Dalí with a suite of 105 colored lithographs after water-color artworks. The paper sheets are signed and dated on plate, and each of them comes with a Japanese paper tissue with a printed biblical quotation. The works also demonstrate Dalí’s artistic spontaneity in the use of the “bulletism” technique, a Dalinian invention where an arquebus (a type of ancient gun) is loaded with ink-filled capsules and then fired against blank sheets of paper. In 1963, Biblia Sacra was commissioned by Giuseppe Albaretto, a very pious man, who was one of Dalí’s closest friends and patrons between the 1950s and the 1960s. Giuseppe Albaretto and his wife Mara commissioned several of Dalí's works, and became important publishers of his etchings and lithographs, including the Biblia Sacra. Through these commissions, Albaretto hoped that Dalí would reconcile with religion. The friendship between the Albarettos and Salvador Dalí provided the art world with some of the most spectacular Surrealist artworks. These works are a few of the most desirable graphic works ever created by the artist. In the preface of the work, the publisher asserts that the lithographs “configure, in both a universal and a personal way, the dynamic vision that characterizes the relationship between men and God”.

Salvador Dalí (Figueres, 1904 – Figueres, 1989) is considered one of the most versatile and prolific artists of the XX century and the founding father of Surrealism. In the course of his long career, he successfully experimented with sculpture, fashion, writing, and filmmaking. In his early use of organic morphology, his work bears the stamp of Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró. His work is also characterized by a fascination with classical art, manifested in the realistic style and religious symbolism of his latest works. Dalí was born near Barcelona to a middle class family. He soon demonstrated an interest in art, and, at the age of 18, he attended the Special Painting, Sculpture and Engraving School of San Fernando in Madrid. His eccentricity was notorious, and at first even more famous than his works. When he traveled to Paris, he met Pablo Picasso in his studio and took inspiration from Cubism. In 1928, he collaborated with Buñuel on Un Chien Andalou, which eventually became a manifest of Surrealism. Surrealists considered recruiting Dalí into their circle. In the next years, Dalí’s paintings illustrated his theories about paranoia. He painted bodies, corps, objects that reflected sexuality, anxiety and fear. In the 1950s, Dalí’s paintings focused on religious themes reflecting his interest in the supernatural. During that period, he stayed at the St. Regis hotel, where he met Andy Warhol, another eccentric personality that was considered a modern influence for the setting Dalí produced earlier. Dalí epitomizes the idea that life is the greatest form.
This exquisite piece by Salvador Dali titled "Omnes gentes in valle Iosaphat" is a stunning lithograph painting that captures the essence of the biblical story. The artwork measures 3 inches in depth, 22 inches in width, and 28 inches in height. It comes framed and matted, ready to be displayed in your home or office. The painting is a licensed reproduction from 1967 and features an Art Nouveau style with a religious theme. The production technique is lithography, and the item is sold as a single piece. The certificate of authenticity is issued by the seller, and the unit type is a unit. This masterpiece is a must-have for any art collector or lover of religious art.

Condition: New frame and art work in excellent condition. Frame may show signs of handling/wear.