Torture of Edward II engraved on the comb

The material of the comb is not specified. The luster makes it look like metal but similar pieces are made of ivory. There a delicate gold painted details around the figures. Edward II is rumored to have died from having a hot poker stuck in his butt, although there is no evidence supporting this assumption.

Torture of Edward II Comb. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/SCALA_ARCHIVES_10310196454

 

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.

Tiryns: Wall of Citadel: Ext.: Portion of wall at East entrance. 13th C. B.C. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ARTSTOR_103_41822003534169

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.

Seneca, Ad Lucilium Epistulae Morales, initial R, fol. 104r, Detail of Seneca: Death. 1175 – 1215. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/PRINCETON_MANUSCRIPTS_1031320439

Late 13th century
Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca
Alcobaca Portugal

An example of a gothic style arch.

Commissioned by Afonso Henriques (Afonso I of Portugal); Gothic cloisters designed by Domingo Domingues and Master Diogo.. Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca. Monastery founded in 1153; Church completed in 1252; Gothic cloisters built in the late 13th century.. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ASITESPHOTOIG_10312721039 

1220-1228
Amiens France Cathedral

Rose window with an intricate floral tracery and stained glass.

Amiens: Cathedral: Ext.: W facade rose window. 1220-88. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ARTSTOR_103_41822003417118

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.

German, Gothic (attrib. to Ulrich von Ensingen), German, ca. 1350-1419. Tympanum of the SW. portals, Ulm Minster (formerly Cathedral of Our Lady). ca. 1380-1400. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/AHSC_ORPHANS_1071313927

12th Century
Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontenay
Fontenay, Côte d’Or France

An example of a beautiful compound arch.

Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontenay. 12th century. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/AVLUCISIG_10313353121