The Summula Pictoria will include 244 pictures. I shall draw these using metal-tipped dip pens and paintbrushes, with pigment-based inks, on calfskin vellum. The pictures will be in full color. I shall use the calfskin’s translucency for artistic effect, drawing extensively on both its front and its back to create each picture.
The cost to commission each 9"×9" picture (numbers 1-40) is $6075.
The Last Judgment drawing (number 41) costs $12150 to commission.
The cost to commission each 9"×13.5" picture (numbers 42-55) is $9113.
The cost to commission each 4.5"×4.5" picture (numbers 56-243) is $1519.
The Tree of Jesse drawing (number 244) costs $36450 to commission.
LIFE of JESUS CHRIST
Each of these 40 pictures will measure 9"×9", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
1 Annunciation to Mary
2 Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
3 Nativity of Jesus Christ
4 Circumcision of Jesus Christ
5 Adoration of the Magi
6 Presentation of Jesus Christ
7 Flight into Egypt
8 Baptism of Jesus Christ
9 Temptation in the Desert
10 Wedding at Cana
11 Exorcism of the Gerasene Demon
12 Cure of the Paralytic
13 Cure of the Woman with a Hemorrhage
14 Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes
15 Jesus Christ Walks on the Water
16 Cure of the Man Born Blind
17 Transfiguration of Jesus Christ
18 Resurrection of Lazarus
19 Entry into Jerusalem
20 Mary Magdalen Anoints Jesus Christ
21 Scouring of the Temple
22 Last Supper
23 Jesus Christ Washes the Apostles’ Feet
24 Agony in the Garden
25 Arrest of Jesus Christ / Kiss of Judas
26 Jesus Christ before Annas & Caiphas
27 Jesus Christ Condemned to Death before Pontius Pilate
28 Flagellation of Jesus Christ
29 Crown of Thorns
30 Way of the Cross
31 Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
32 Jesus Christ Pierced with a Lance
33 Entombment of Jesus Christ
34 Harrowing of Hell
35 Resurrection of Jesus Christ
36 Jesus Christ Appears to the Apostles
37 Ascension of Jesus Christ
38 Descent of the Holy Ghost
39 Dormition of Mary
40 Assumption of Mary
LAST JUDGMENT
This I shall draw at the same scale as the pictures of the Life of Christ; there will be a central panel of the Last Judgment measuring 9"×9", between 4.5"×9" scenes of Heaven and Hell. This arrangement will suggest a winged triptych. It will measure 18"×9" altogether, centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
41 Elect Enter Heaven / Last Judgment / Damned Enter Hell
HALF-LENGTH ICONS
Each of these drawings will portray a single person or angel from the waist up and will measure 9"×13.5", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
42 Jesus Christ
43 Mary
44 John the Baptist
45 John the Apostle
46 Michael the Archangel
47 Gabriel the Archangel
48 Enoch
49 Moses
50 Elijah
STANDING ICONS
Each of these drawings will portray a single standing person and will measure 9"×13.5", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
51 Jesus Christ with the 4 Tetramorphs
52 Mary as the Woman of the Apocalypse
53 Adam with the 4 Rivers of Paradise
54 Eve with the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
55 David as a Symbol of Music
ANTELAPSARIAN GENESIS
Each of these pictures will measure 4.5"×4.5", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
56 Fall of Lucifer
57 First Day of Creation
58 Second Day of Creation
59 Third Day of Creation
60 Fourth Day of Creation
61 Fifth Day of Creation
62 Sixth Day of Creation
63 Seventh Day of Creation
64 Creation of Adam
65 Adam Names the Animals
66 Creation of Eve
67 Marriage of Adam & Eve
LAPSARIAN GENESIS
Each of these pictures will measure 4.5"×4.5", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
68 Sin of Adam & Eve
69 Expulsion of Adam & Eve from Paradise
70 Sacrifice of Abel
71 Cain Slays Abel
72 Jubal Invents Musical Instruments
73 Lamech Slays Cain
74 Seth Seeks the Oil of Mercy
75 Burial of Adam
76 Translation of Enoch
77 In the Days of Noah
78 Noah, His Family & the Animals Enter the Ark
79 Flood Released
80 Dove Returns to Noah
81 Covenant with Noah
82 Shem & Melchizedek Bury Adam’s Bones
83 Tower of Babel
84 Sacrifice of Melchizedek
85 Hospitality of Abraham
86 Destruction of Sodom
87 Isaac Carries Wood for the Sacrifice
88 Abraham Sacrifices Isaac
89 Isaac Blesses Jacob
90 Dream: Jacob’s Ladder
91 Jacob Wrestles with the Angel
92 Dreams: Joseph
93 Joseph in the Well
94 Dreams: Pharaoh
95 Triumph of Joseph
96 Joseph’s Brothers Bow Before Him & Offer Gifts
97 Jacob Blesses Ephrem & Manasseh
98 Jacob Blesses his 12 Sons
EXODUS & JOSHUA
Each of these pictures will measure 4.5"×4.5", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
99 Moses & the Burning Bush
100 Confrontation with Jannes and Jambres
101 First Plague of Egypt
102 Second Plague of Egypt
103 Third Plague of Egypt
104 Fourth Plague of Egypt
105 Fifth Plague of Egypt
106 Sixth Plague of Egypt
107 Seventh Plague of Egypt
108 Eighth Plague of Egypt
109 Ninth Plague of Egypt
110 Tenth Plague of Egypt
111 Sacrifice of the Paschal Lamb / Doorposts Marked with Blood
112 Children of Israel Led by the Pillar & Cloud
113 Children of Israel Cross the Red Sea
114 Fall of Manna
115 Moses Strikes the Rock at Horeb
116 Moses Destroys the Tablets
117 Moses Receives the Law
118 Consecration of the Tabernacle
119 Spies Carry Grapes from the Promised Land
120 Fall of Dathan & Abiram
121 Aaron’s Flowering Rod
122 Moses & the Brazen Serpent
123 Balaam’s Ass
124 Contest for the Body of Moses
125 Joshua Brings the Ark of the Covenant across Jordan
126 Fall of Jericho
127 Joshua & the Miracle of the Sun
JUDGES, KINGS & PROPHETS
Each of these pictures will measure 4.5"×4.5", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum.
128 Gideon’s Fleece
129 Gideon’s 300
130 Samson Slays the Lion
131 Samson Carries the Gates of Gaza
132 Samson & Delilah
133 Death of Samson
134 Presentation of Samuel
135 Samuel Anoints David
136 David Plays his Harp before Saul
137 David Slays Goliath
138 David Eats the Bread of Achimelech
139 David Cuts the Hem of Saul’s Garment
140 Saul & the Witch of Endor
141 David Brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem
142 David & Bathsheba
143 Nathan’s Parable / David Repents
144 David Mourns Absalom
145 Three Heroes Bring Water to David
146 David Sacrifices to Stay the Plague
147 Judgment of Solomon
148 Consecration of the First Temple
149 Queen of Sheba at the Bridge
150 Queen of Sheba visits Solomon’s Throne
151 Widow of Sarepta Carries Sticks
152 Elijah Blesses the Pot of Meal & the Oil Cruse
153 Elijah Raises the Widow of Sarepta’s Son
154 Immolation of Elijah’s Sacrifice
155 Translation of Elijah
156 Elisha Blesses the Oil Cruse
157 Elisha Raises the Widow of Sunam’s Son
158 Ezekieh Destroys the Brazen Serpent
159 Destruction of Sennacherib
160 Ezekieh & the Miracle of the Sundial
161 Jonah in the Sea
162 Jonah Emerges from the Great Fish
163 Repentance of Nineveh
164 Vision: Valley of Dry Bones
165 Vision: Closed Eastern Gate in the Temple
166 Vision: Water Flowing from the Temple
167 Vision: Foreheads of the Just Marked with Tau
168 Vision: First Tetramorph, Man
169 Vision: Second Tetramorph, Lion
170 Vision: Third Tetramorph, Ox
171 Vision: Fourth Tetramorph, Eagle
172 Jeremiah Hides the Ark of the Covenant
173 Martyrdom of Isaiah
174 Martyrdom of Jeremiah
175 Martyrdom of Ezekiel
176 Transmigration into Babylon
177 Destruction of the First Temple
178 Dream: Nebuchadnezzar’s Statue
179 Shadrach, Mesach & Abednego in the Furnace
180 Dream: Nebuchadnezzar’s Tree
181 Madness & Repentance of Nebuchadnezzar
182 Belshazzar’s Feast
183 Daniel Slays the Dragon
184 Habacuc Visits Daniel in the Lion’s Den
185 Transmigration out of Babylon
186 Consecration of the Second Temple
NEW TESTAMENT
Each of these pictures will measure 4.5"×4.5", centered on a larger piece of calfskin vellum. These are events in the New Testament where Jesus Christ is not bodily present, or is disguised. Some of them (such as the infancy of Mary and the deaths of the Apostles) are known from extrabiblical tradition.
187 Kiss at the Golden Gate
188 Nativity of Mary
189 Presentation of Mary
190 Espousals of Mary & Joseph
191 Annunciation to Zachary
192 Nativity of John the Baptist
193 Circumcision of John the Baptist
194 Elizabeth and John the Baptist Flee the Massacre
195 Annunciation to the Shepherds
196 Triburtine Sibyl & Augustus
197 Massacre of the Innocents
198 Fall of the Idols of Hermopolis
199 Testimony of John the Baptist on Earth
200 Decollation of John the Baptist
201 Testimony of John the Baptist in Limbo
202 Parable: Good Samaritan
203 Parable: Prodigal Son
204 Parable: Wise & Foolish Virgins
205 Parable: Sower
206 Parable: Laborers in the Vineyard
207 Parable: Good Shepherd
208 Parable: Wheat & Cockle
209 Parable: Net Cast into the Sea
210 Judas Betrays Jesus Christ
211 Suicide of Judas
212 Peter Denies Jesus Christ
213 Peter Repents
214 Women at the Tomb
215 Peter & John at the Tomb
216 Mary Magdalen & the Gardener
217 Road to Emmaus
218 Matthew Writes his Gospel
219 Mark Writes his Gospel
220 Luke Writes his Gospel
221 John’s Writes his Gospel
222 Martyrdom of Stephen
223 Conversion of Paul
224 Peter Defeats Simon Magus
225 Dionysius & Hierotheos See the Eclipse
226 Paul in the Areopagus
227 John the Apostle Plunged in Boiling Oil
228 Martyrdom of Peter
229 Martyrdom of Paul
230 Martyrdom of Andrew
231 Martyrdom of James the Greater
232 Martyrdom of Thomas
233 Martyrdom of James the Less
234 Martyrdom of Philip
235 Martyrdom of Batholomew
236 Martyrdom of Matthew
237 Martyrdom of Simon & Jude
238 Martyrdom of Matthias
239 Death & Assumption of John the Apostle
240 Destruction of the Second Temple
241 Testimony of Enoch & Elijah
242 Martyrdom of Enoch & Elijah
243 Assumption of Enoch & Elijah
TREE of JESSE
I shall draw this measuring approximately 18"×27", on a full skin with untrimmed edges.
244 Tree of Jesse with a Procession of Prophets
Please note that to complete this project feasibly, I cannot include every event described in the Holy Scriptures. I have selected events that are prominent in sacred liturgy and patristic exegesis. Certain books of the Holy Scriptures I have excluded for other reasons. The Psalms I am illustrating in a separate commission; the Book of Job, the Song of Songs and the Apocalypse are so exceptional in their imagery that I want to treat them separately as well.
I am accepting commissions for works apart from the Summula Pictoria, so please do not hesitate to discuss with me commissions to draw persons or events not included in this list.
Yours faithfully,
Daniel Mitsui
