Artwork
Apse of Burgal
Apse of Burgal is a fresco painting by Master of Pedret. It dates from 1100 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
The Apse of Burgal is a painting on canvas that represents a Romanesque fresco.
Subject & Meaning
It depicts a religious scene set within the apse of a church, conveying a spiritual or liturgical theme.
Technique & Style
Attributed to the Master of Pedret, the work reflects the artist's distinctive style, characteristic of early twelfth-century Catalan painting.
History & Provenance
The Master of Pedret is named after his work at Sant Quirze de Pedret and is now housed at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of Pedret is the name given by historians to a Romanesque fresco painter active in Catalonia in the early twelfth century.
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