Artwork
Apse of Santa Maria de Taüll
Apse of Santa Maria de Taüll is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Master of Taüll. It dates from 1123 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
The Apse of Santa Maria de Taüll is a religious painting created in 1123 by the Master of Taüll. It is now held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a central figure, likely Christ, seated on a throne and surrounded by a halo. Smaller figures, possibly apostles or saints, are arranged around the edges of the composition, also wearing robes and halos.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by simple lines, flat perspectives, and a muted color palette dominated by shades of blue, red, and yellow, typical of medieval art.
Artist & collection
Artist
A fresco painter from the 12th century, this anonymous artist decorated the walls of two small churches in a remote Catalan valley.
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Arch of the Apocalyptic Lamb from Sant Climent de Taüll
Distressed man from Sant Climent de Taüll
Peacocks drinking from a chalice from Santa Maria de Taüll
Consecration inscription from Sant Climent de Taüll
Arch of the Tetramorph with Seraph and Archangel from Santa Maria de Taüll
Capital and seated layman from Santa Maria de Taüll
Remains of a figure from Santa Maria de Taüll
