Hunters in the Snow is one of the most evocative paintings of winter. Often regarded as a modern work, it is in fact deeply religious
Category: Medieval Art
The Merovingian Sarcophagus of Chrodoara from Amay
In 1977 the Sarcophagus of Chrodoara was discovered in the church in Amay. The stone-carvings on the slab are widely recognised as unique
Guidarello Guidarelli c. 1450 – 1501
Guidarello Guidarelli (* Ravenna, c. 1450, † Imola, 06.03.1501) was an Italian military leader in the service of Cesare Borgia. He is famous for his effigy
Bridal Chests or Cassoni from Medieval Italy
Cassoni are known as bridal chests made in Italy from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Lavishly painted, they were gifted by the groom to the bride.
Monastery of Santa María de Sigena
Nearly destroyed in 1936 during the Civil War, the murals from Santa María de Sigena are at the centre of a vicious fight between Catalonia and Aragon
Worlds Within. Opening the Medieval Shrine Madonna
Medieval Shrine Madonnas were intimate sculptures, delicately carved and painted to let the devoted audience contemplate Mary as Mother worlds within
The Hidden Messages of the Alhambra
Catalogue of nearly 10,000 epigraphic inscriptions found in Alhambra have recently been concluded unveiling unimaginative riches
The Silk Industries of Medieval Paris
At some point at the end of the 13th century luxury silk industries emerged in Paris. Sharon Farmer tells the story in a new book out in November 2016
Cathedral in Poitiers
The Cathedral of Saint-Pierre in Poitiers is a very early Gothic hall church. It may have been sponsored by Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II in the 1160s
Fascinating Medieval Frescos in the Cathedral of Poitiers
After several years of restoration, the colourful frescoes in the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre in Poitiers have been unveiled in all their splendid charm
520.000 Medieval Charters and 8.600 Romanesque Churches
Mapping the distribution of medieval charters and Romanesque churches shows how written administration furnished the possibility for these building ventures
Medieval Basilica in Wired Mesh
With thousands of yards of wire mesh artist Edoardo Tresoldi has "rebuilt" the early Christian basilica that once stood in Siponto in Southern Italy.
New Romanesque and Gothic Masterpieces at Museo Nacional in Barcelona
New Romanesque and Gothic Masterpieces exhibited at Museo Nacional in Barcelona stem from a donation by Antonio Gallardo Ballart
Hessenhof in Schmalkalden
In Schmalkalden lies a treasure hidden in the cellar of a medieval house – a series of murals depicting the romantic epos of Iwein.
Veiling the Altar at Advent in Århus
Bernt Notke (c. 1440 – 1509) was a German Painter and wood-carver responsible for the intricate altarpiece in Århus Cathedral, which has three positions, Feast, Passion and Advent
Giotto in Italy – Gazetteer on the Web
Most of Giotto's art consists of frescoes and cannot be “moved” around. A new website tries to guide the tourist to places in Italy where Giotto's art may be enjoyed.