Sculpture and Painting

By ian_forcher
  • St. Michael the Archangel (B)
    500

    St. Michael the Archangel (B)

    Ivory carving. Part of a diptych. Feet out of proportion.
  • Period: 500 to

    Sculpture and Architecture

  • Justinian and Attendants (B)
    547

    Justinian and Attendants (B)

    San Vitale. Apse mosaic. Demonstrates Justinian's role in the church.
  • Theodora and Attendants (B)
    547

    Theodora and Attendants (B)

    San Vitale. Apse mosaic. Depicts Theodora as a strong female ruler.
  • Purse Cover from Sutton Hoo Ship Burial (M)
    Jan 1, 650

    Purse Cover from Sutton Hoo Ship Burial (M)

    Demonstrative of cloissonne.
  • Book of Lindisfarne
    Jan 1, 700

    Book of Lindisfarne

    Illuminated manuscript. Horror Vacui.
  • Hildegard von Bingen’s Vision (R)
    Jan 1, 1079

    Hildegard von Bingen’s Vision (R)

    Begun in 1050. Hildegard von Bingen's self-depiction of her receiving visions from God. Part of an Illuminated Manuscript.
  • Bayeux Tapestry (R)
    Jan 1, 1080

    Bayeux Tapestry (R)

    Begun in 1070. Details William the Conqueror's conquest in England. Reminiscent of the column of Trajan.
  • Pantocrator (B)
    Jan 1, 1180

    Pantocrator (B)

    Apse mosaic of Christ from Cathedral Monreale. Depicts Christ as all-powerful.
  • The Morgan Madonna (R)
    Jan 1, 1200

    The Morgan Madonna (R)

    Begun in 1150. Also known as Virgin and Child. Depicts the Virgin as the Throne of Wisdom.
  • Visitation at Reims Cathedral (G)
    Jan 1, 1230

    Visitation at Reims Cathedral (G)

    Door jamb sculptures found on the facade of the Reims Cathedral. S-curve of bodies.
  • Death of the Virgin at Strasbourg Cathedral (G)
    Jan 1, 1230

    Death of the Virgin at Strasbourg Cathedral (G)

    Tympanum relief. Shows immense grief in the faces of those depicted. In near perfect proportion.
  • Blanche of Castile and Louis IX (G)
    Jan 1, 1234

    Blanche of Castile and Louis IX (G)

    Dedication page in a Moralized Bible. Depicts Louis IX with the Blanche of Castille, as well as two monks (religious and secular).
  • Ekkehard and Uta at Naumberg Cathedral (G)
    Jan 1, 1255

    Ekkehard and Uta at Naumberg Cathedral (G)

    Begun in 1249. Secular sculptures, painted limestone. Very life-like.
  • Virgin of Paris at Notre Dame (G)
    Jan 1, 1300

    Virgin of Paris at Notre Dame (G)

    Demonstrates advancement in proportion and detail. Artificial pose. Made in response to the "Cult of the Virgin".
  • Röttgen Pietà (G)
    Jan 1, 1325

    Röttgen Pietà (G)

    Begun in 1300. Brings a tragic tone to religious art. Made of wood.
  • Shahnama (I)
    Jan 1, 1525

    Shahnama (I)

    Illustrated manuscript of an Islamic epic poem. Islamic equivalent of an Illuminated Manuscript. Depicts both flora and fauna.
  • Harbaville Triptych (B)

    Harbaville Triptych (B)

    Carved ivory triptych. Carved on both sides.
  • Paris Psalter (including David Composing Psalms) (B)

    Paris Psalter (including David Composing Psalms) (B)

    Illuminated manuscript demonstrative of "renaissance" in Byzantine painting style.
  • Book of Kells (Book of Matthew) (Chi-Rho-Iota) (M)

    Book of Kells (Book of Matthew) (Chi-Rho-Iota) (M)

    Illuminated manuscript containing an illustration of Matthew writing the gospel and the Chi-Rho-Iota page, which demonstrates horror vacui.
  • Animal Head Post (M)

    Animal Head Post (M)

    Animalistic ornamentation.
  • Equestrian Statue of a Carolingian Ruler (M)

    Equestrian Statue of a Carolingian Ruler (M)

    Statue of Charlemagne similar to the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius.
  • Utrecht Psalter (M)

    Utrecht Psalter (M)

    Completed in 832. Illuminated psalter that exemplifies the Carolingian style.
  • Gero Crucifix (M)

    Gero Crucifix (M)

    Made of wood. Cologne Cathedral. Depicts Christ in a unprecedented and humanistic way.