Tiara of Constance of Aragon
Ruled from 1179-1222
Tiara encrusted with tiny pearls, gemstones, wire detailing, gold plates and minuscule inlaid ceramics on the sides.
Tiara of Constance of Aragon
Ruled from 1179-1222
Tiara encrusted with tiny pearls, gemstones, wire detailing, gold plates and minuscule inlaid ceramics on the sides.
1322-1342
Ely, England
An octagon symbolically standing for the 8th day: time beyond our time on Earth. The choir sat beneath (original location). The steep pointed arches, lancet windows, and elaborate painted and stained glass decoration.
https://www.elycathedral.org/history-heritage/a-descriptive-tour-of-ely-cathedral
Ely Cathedral, interior, windows and vaulting of lantern. 1322-1342, 19thc. CE. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ASJAMES_10313510686
Apothecary Jar
1520 Italy
Tin glazed earthenware
Blues, yellows and greens are very popular in Italian ceramics at this time.
Apothecary jar (orciuolo). ca. 1520. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/SS7731421_7731421_11079552
1175- 1215
Detail of Seneca: Death
Painting on Parchment of the initial R. Extravagantly detailed like the architecture of the Gothic Era.
Late 13th century
Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca
Alcobaca Portugal
An example of a gothic style arch.
1220-1228
Amiens France Cathedral
Rose window with an intricate floral tracery and stained glass.
1380-1400
Cathedral of Our Lady  Germany
The tympanum is this triangular space that is above an entrance or window and is commonly decorated. In this cathedral it is within a Gothic arch and is decorated with intricately detailed scenes. These are important biblical scenes between the birth and death of Jesus Christ. The sculptures are surrounded by faded gold detailing, scripture and red walls.
12th Century
Basilica of San Nicola in Bari. Â Â Bari Italy
Marble throne sculpted from a single block of white marble. The figures beneath the throne are a mystery and it has only gotten minor damage even though it has been used for over a millennium.
Buke William Exhorts his Troops
1070-1080
Wool embroidery on linen
Bayeux tapestry is 70m x 50cm and depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest.
Processional Cross
12th-13th Century
Processional cross made from cabochon gems, enamel and gold on bronze