Title: Apparuerunt illis dispertitae linguae (Acts 1:14)

Artist: Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)
Date: 1964–1967
Medium: Lithograph
Edition: 24 copies marked E.A.
Publisher: Gaceta Española de Arte Contemporáneo, Madrid
Dimensions: 45 x 32 cm

Condition Report: In good condition. Blind stamp in the lower right. Signed and editioned in pencil in the lower margin.

Description:
This lithograph by Salvador Dalí, titled Apparuerunt illis dispertitae linguae (Acts 1:14), forms part of The Biblia Sacra series, an extraordinary collection illustrating Biblical themes. The piece depicts a dramatic interpretation of the Pentecost, where the apostles were blessed with the divine gift of speaking in diverse tongues, symbolizing the Holy Spirit’s presence. Dalí employs vibrant yellows and reds in the background to evoke fervor and divine intensity, while cooler hues of blue and gray shape abstract figures in the foreground, likely representing the apostles. The dynamic brushstrokes and textures capture the supernatural energy of the moment, seamlessly blending elements of Abstract Expressionism and Symbolism. This artwork is a testament to Dalí’s ability to intertwine religious storytelling with his distinctive surrealist approach.

About the Artist:
Salvador Dalí, a Spanish surrealist painter and printmaker, was born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, and passed away on January 23, 1989. Known for his exploration of subconscious imagery, Dalí is celebrated as one of the 20th century’s most iconic and eccentric artists. His works, such as The Persistence of Memory (1931), challenged conventions through dreamlike visuals and meticulous technique, bridging the surreal and the symbolic.