Medieval

Christ in Majesty

walwyn Tue, 10/13/2009 - 22:00

 

 

These wall paintings of Christ in Majesty represent Christ as ruler of the universe. Normally he is in a mandorla and surrounded by other figures and objects. The other figures depicted change from time to time.

 

 

Christ in Majesty - Stanford of Avon, Northamptonshire

walwyn Mon, 01/24/2011 - 00:48

 

 

[no-glossary]Christ in Majesty[/no-glossary] and the Virgin Enthroned (c1340) Stanford on Avon, Northamptonshire.

Cleansing the Temple Polychrome Relief - Amiens Cathedral

walwyn Mon, 02/28/2011 - 23:43

 

 

These polychrome reliefs in Amiens cathedral are of Jesus Cleansing the Temple. They were donated in 1523 by Jean Wytz and are on the west wall of the north transept.

 

 

Confessors - Chartres Cathedral

walwyn Sun, 12/18/2011 - 20:39

 

In addition to the martyrs, the south porch contains a sequence of images of those that had proclaimed Christian beliefs during periods of suppression (confessors).

Coronation of the Virgin (cell 9)

walwyn Sun, 05/04/2025 - 14:30

 

 

This fresco by Fra Angelico 1438-1443) depicting the Coronation of the Virgin is in cell 9 of the San Marco monastery in Florence.

Creation Spandrels - Bourges Cathedral

walwyn Mon, 08/02/2021 - 18:04

 

 

Decorated in about 1240 the spandrels below the north portal contain sculpures depicting the Creation.
 

Creation Story - Rouen Cathedral

walwyn Wed, 08/04/2021 - 21:09

 

 

The creation story craved in stone in the quatrefoils on either side of the Portail des Libraires at Rouen Cathedral.
 

Crucifixion - St. Aignan-sur-Cher

walwyn Tue, 10/13/2009 - 20:17

 

The two kneeling benefactors are thought to be Louis II of Chalon and Jeanne de Perellos.

 

 

 

Crucifixion with Saints and Virgin (cell 38)

walwyn Mon, 04/12/2021 - 21:17

 

 

Crucifixion fresco (1441-2) by Fra Angelico in cell 38 on the second floor of the San Marco convent.

Death of the Virgin - Lady Chapel Evreux

walwyn Sun, 08/12/2012 - 19:51

 

 

This stained glass window (1467-1469) in the south wall of the Lady Chapel at Evreux Cathedral, depicts the Death of the Virgin Mary in the upper registers.

 

 

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