This gallery presents some of the main Romanesque artworks, which refer to the first major movement of medieval art. It was developed from the fall of Rome (c.450 CE) until the advent of the Gothic style around 1150. This style completely changed the concept of art, by including architecture, sculpture, stained glass and ecclesiastical metalwork of all types, as other ways of artistic expression. It was also the first time that religious topics were considered by artists. Romanesque reflected the greater social stability of the new Millennium, and the growing confidence of the Christian Church in Rome. Later, the success of the Crusaders and their acquisition of Holy Relics stimulated further construction of new churches across Europe. By the 12th century certain architects and sculptors had become highly sought-after by ecclesiastical and also secular patrons.
Ivory plaque with the Adoration of the Magi, 500/550, From the collection of: British Museum
Coronation Gospels, Hans von Reutlingen (Cover), illuminations: ca. 800 - Cover: ca. 1500, From the collection of: Treasury, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Book-Cover Plaque with the Crucifixion and Holy Women at the Tomb, Carolingian, ca. 870-880 (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
Triptych Icon of the Virgin and Child with Saints, Byzantine, 10th century (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
(Main View (.9) / book image source), From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Imperial Cross, Unknown, 1020/1030, From the collection of: Treasury, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Crucifixion of Saint Peter, Unknown, 1060, From the collection of: The Morgan Library & Museum
Impost from Barcelona cathedral, Unknown, Second third of 11th century, From the collection of: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Barcelona
The Mondsee Gospels and Treasure Binding with the Evangelists and Crucifixion, Othlon of Regensburg, 11th or 12th century with later additions and alterations, From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
Gospel Book, about 1120 - 1140, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Apse from Sant Climent de Taüll, Unknown, Around 1123, From the collection of: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Barcelona
Decorated Incipit Page, Unknown, about 1120 - 1140, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Doorway of the church of Sant Vicenç in Malla, Vic-Ripoll workshop, 1150/1200, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
Baldachin from Ribes, La Seu d'Urgell workshops, 1125/1150, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
Mural paintings from the apse of Sant Martí in El Brull, Vic workshops, 1125/1150, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
Mural paintings from the apse of Sant Sadurní in Osormort, Vic workshops, 1125/1150, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
Reliquary Cross, Mosan Workshop (Workshop), ca. 1150-75 (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
Altar frontal from La Mare de Déu in El Coll, Vic workshops, 1175/1200, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
Virgin from Pruneres, Unknown, Second half of 12th century, From the collection of: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Barcelona
Virgin from Santa Maria in Matamala, Vic workshops, 1175/1200, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
Virgin from La Rodona in Vic, Vic workshops, 1175/1200, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
The Becket Casket, Unknown, ca. 1180-1190 (made) - 1190, From the collection of: The Victoria and Albert Museum
Eucharistic Dove, French, early 13th century (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
T'oros Roslin Gospels, T'oros Roslin, 1262 (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
Madonna and Child Enthroned, Pisan (?), third quarter of the XIII century, 1275/1299, From the collection of: The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
Madonna and Child, Duccio di Buoninsegna, ca. 1290–1300, From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Altar frontal of Saint Christopher, Master of Soriguerola, Beginning of 14th century, From the collection of: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Barcelona
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