Medieval

Story of Noah Spandrels - Bourges Cathedral

walwyn Thu, 01/06/2022 - 21:30

Decorated in about 1240 the spandrels below the portal of St Stephen at Bourges Cathedral contain sculpures depicting the story of Noah.

The Cathedral of Monreale

walwyn Sat, 04/25/2020 - 21:21

Built in the reign of King William II of Sicily, between 1153-1189, the cathedral of Monreale is one of the last great architectural works of the Norman kings of Sicily.

The Last Judgement

walwyn Fri, 07/15/2011 - 20:49

This medieval window in the chancel of Tewkesbury dates from 1338. The main panels depicts the Last Judgement, and the Coronation of the Virgin is the subject of the rose window.

The Last Judgement and Hell - Pisa

walwyn Fri, 12/29/2017 - 00:40

Attributed to Buonamico Buffalmacco this depiction of the Last Judgement, in the Camposanto of Pisa, was created between 1345-1340.

The Three Quick and the Three Dead

walwyn Wed, 04/21/2010 - 00:06

The story of how three kings out hunting meet their dead ancestors.

Thomas de Beauchamp Tomb - Warwick, Warwickshire

walwyn Fri, 04/30/2010 - 00:46

Tomb of Thomas de Beauchamp (d1369) and his wife Katherine Mortimer.

Tomb of Edward II - Gloucester Cathedral

walwyn Sat, 04/10/2021 - 22:03

Tomb of King Edward II of England (d1327) in Gloucester Cathedral. It was commissioned by Edward III in 1336 and built in the early part of the 1340s.

Tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine - Fontevraud Abbey, France

walwyn Tue, 02/19/2019 - 20:47

Tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine (d1204) at Fontevraud Abbey in France.

Tomb of Henry II - Fontevraud Abbey, France

walwyn Fri, 02/15/2019 - 21:46

Tomb of King Henry II of England at Fontevraud Abbey, France.

Tomb of John Cressy - Dodford Northamptonshire

walwyn Mon, 09/19/2011 - 21:40

Alabaster tomb of Sir John Cressy (d1445) Dodford, Northamptonshire. The sides of the tomb chest have angels holding shields, and the offices he held in France are listed around the top edge.