EditorialTwo youths watching the crucifixion of Saint Peter. Detail. The young man turned towards the looker-on is painter Sandro Boticelli. From the series of murals in the private chapel of the Brancacci-family. 1481-1483. See 40-07-08 / 1-24.
EditorialFacade of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor, of 1166, is a compendium of medieval knowledge and mythological lore. For mosaic see also 40-11-2...
EditorialGolden altar from Lisbjerg Chruch, near Arhus. 1135-40. Superpositions of altar, retable and crucifix, surrounded by an arched structure. Rolled and chased sheet copper, gilded bronze casting, width 158 cm. It was probably intended for the main altar o...