Sounding the Divine: The Trumpet as Symbol and Messenger in Byzantine Eschatological Imagery
This paper explores the symbolic and theological dimensions of musical instruments—particularly the trumpet—in Byzantine visual representations of eschatological themes. From the biblical accounts of Moses on Mount Sinai to the apocalyptic visions of the Book of Revelation, the sound of the trumpet embodies divine presence, judgment, and revelation. In Byzantine art, this instrument transcends its…
