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Good Shepherd, marble statue, 3rd century
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Good Shepherd and Jonah scenes, fresco, Vault of burial chamber with open loculi in walls, Catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus, 3rd-4th century
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Jonah and Philosopher, Sarcophagus from S. Maria Antiqua, Rome, 3rd century A.D.
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Christian baptistery, Dura/Europos, before 256 A.D.
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Tetrarchic emperors, porphyry, from S. Marco Venice, ca. 300
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Palace of Diocletian, Split (Spalato), ca. 304
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Constantine, colossal statue from Basilica of Maxentius, Rome, ca. 313
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Battle with Maxentius, Address to the people (adlocutio) and Distribution of money (liberalitas). Arch of Constantine, Rome, ca. 313
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Distribution of money, Arch of Constantine, Rome, ca. 313
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Imperial Basilica, Trier, ca. 300
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Lateran Basilica (later St. John's in the Lateran), Cathedral of Rome, ca. 315
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(Old) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Rome, ca. 325
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Santa Sabina Basilica, Rome, ca. 400
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Basilica and Anastasis Rotunda, Jerusalem, ca. 330
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Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, ca. 333
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Lateran Baptistery, Rome, early 5th century
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Miracles, Adoration of the Magi, Entry into Jerusalem, Sarcophagus of Adelphia, Syracuse (Sicily), ca. 320
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Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus in the Vatican, Rome, 359 A.D. |
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Hercules frescoes, Catacomb of the Via Latina, Rome, third quarter of 4th century
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Scenes of trials and judgments, Ivory casket from Brescia, Italy, 4th century
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Sleeping soldiers and the two Marys at Christ’s Tomb, Ivory panel with Passion scenes, Rome, early 5th century
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Resurrection and Ascension, Ivory panel, Rome, early 5th century (Munich)
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Resurrection, and soldiers at the tomb of Christ, Ivory panel, --- |
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Casket of Projecta, from the Esquiline Treasure, ca. 360-380
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Silver horse harness, from the Esquiline Treasure, ca. 360-380
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Sevso Treasure, silver, 4th century
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Silver plate with scenes of hunting and feasting, detail from the Sevso Treasure, 4th century
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Floor mosaic with scenes of country life, from North Africa, 4th century
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Base of the Obelisk of Theodosius, Constantinople, end of 4th century
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Missorium of Theodosius, silver, Constantinople, ca. 390
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Wedding diptych of the Symmmachi, partial Ivory panel, 4th century
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Death of Laocöon, Vatican Vergil, illustrated manuscript, Rome, early 5th century
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Scenes of Samuel and Saul, Quedlinburg Itala, fragmentary illustrated Biblical manuscript, with scenes of Samuel and Saul, Rome, early 5th century
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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 432-440
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Marriage of Jacob and Rachel, mosaic, Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 432-440
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Joshua stopping the sun, mosaic, Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 432-440
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Abraham and Melchizedek, mosaic, Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 432-440
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Triumphal arch mosaic cycle, Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 432-440
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Procession of saints, mosaic frieze, Sant’ Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, early 6th century
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Eagle fibula and other cloisonné jewelry, from Domagnano, near Ravenna, early 6th century
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Battersea shield, with Celtic 'La Tene' style ornament, 2nd century B.C.
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Stilicho with his wife and son, Ivory diptych, Rome c. 400
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Pair of Cross-bow fibulae, polychrome style, 6th century
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Wittislingen Brooch, by smith Wigerig, early 7th century
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Wittislingen Brooch, back with signature, by smith Wigerig, early 7th century
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Tunic of Saint Balthilde, Frankish queen and abbess, with embroidered imitation jewelry, 7th century
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15th century painting showing altar cross in polychrome style of St. Eligius (Eloy), mid 7th century
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Crypt at Joarre, 7th century
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Muse and poet, ivory diptych, Byzantine (Monza Cathedral Treasury), 6th century |
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Barberini Diptych with Emperor on Horseback, Ivory, probably Justinian, ca. 530's |
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Archangel Michael, Ivory, ca. 530's |
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Christ appearing in Clouds between SS. Peter and Paul with SS. Cosmas and Damian, Apse Mosaic, SS. Cosmas and Damian, Rome. ca. 526 |
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Aerial view of city of Constantinople in the 6th century |
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Ground plan, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, 532-537 |
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Elevation drawing, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, 532-537 |
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Exterior view, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, 532-537 |
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General interior view, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, 532-537 |
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Interior view, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, 532-537 |
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Interior view with upper stories/supporting walls, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, 532-537 |
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Drawing of interior, Church of St. Polyeuktos, Constantinople, ca. 560 |
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Interior, Church of St. Polyeuktos, Constantinople, ca. 560 |
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Surviving relief sculptures, Church of St. Polyeuktos, Constantinople, ca. 560 |
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Peacock endpapers, "Vienna Dioscurides," Illuminated manuscript, associated with Anicia Juliana, 6th century |
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Author portrait, "Vienna Dioscurides," Illuminated manuscript, associated with Anicia Juliana, 6th century |
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Donor portrait, "Vienna Dioscurides," Illuminated manuscript, associated with Anicia Juliana, 6th century |
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Basilica of St. Symeon the Stylite, Qalat Siman, Syria, ca. 470 |
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Bust of Christ, Stone relief from the chancel screen of monastery of St. Polyeuktos, Constantinople, 7th century |
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Reconstruction of the chancel screen, Hagia Sophia, built after 557 |
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Christ in Majesty with Evangelist Symbols, Engraving in wood, coffin of St. Cuthbert, from monastery of Lindisfarne, Northumbria, ca. 698 |
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Drawing of engravings on coffin of St. Cuthbert, ca. 698 |
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Monastery of St. Catherine, Mount Sinai, built by Justinian, ca. 550 |
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Transfiguration of Christ, Apse mosaic, Monastery of St. Catherine, Mount Sinai, built by Justinian, ca. 550 |
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Interior view of chancel, S. Vitale, Ravenna, built 526-530 |
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Detail of mosaics, Interior view of chancel, S. Vitale, Ravenna, built 526-530 |
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Offerings of Abel and Melchisedek, Chancel mosaic, S. Vitale, Ravenna, built 526-530 |
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Justinian and his retinue, Apse mosaic, S. Vitale, Ravenna, built 526-530 |
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Theodora and her retinue, Apse mosaic, S. Vitale, Ravenna, built 526-530 |
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Christ in Paradise, Apse mosaic, S. Vitale, Ravenna, built 526-530 |
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Apse mosaic of St. Appolinaris and Transfiguration of Christ, S. Apollinare in Classe, ca. 550 |
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Mosaic of mother presenting child to St. Demetrius, St. Demetrius Basilica, Salonika Greece, built 5th century, decorated 6th-7th century |
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Mosaic of St. Demetrius flanked by donors, St. Demetrius Basilica, Salonika Greece, built 5th century, decorated 6th-7th century |
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Icon of Virgin and Child with Saints George and Theodore and angels, encaustic paint on wood, 7th century |
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Icon of Christ, "Pantokrator," encaustic paint on wood, 7th century |
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Photograph of modern monk kissing/venerating icon of St. John Chrysostom |
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Gold coins of Emperor Justinian II, with bust of Christ Pantokrator on obverse, 692-695 |
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Chapel of the Burning Bush, Monastery of St. Catherine at Mount Sinai, built ca. 550 |
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Cathach of St. Columba, Psalter fragment, Ireland, 7th century |
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Ornamental cross page, Gregory's commentary on Ezechiel (St. Petersburg, cod. Z.v.I.13, fol. 1v), illuminated manuscript, probably Luxeuil, late 7th-early 8th century |
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Ornamental page, Gregory's commentary on Ezechiel (St. Petersburg, cod. Z.v.I.13, fol. 2r), illuminated manuscript, probably Luxeuil, late 7th-early 8th century |
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Plan of the church at Kildare, Ireland, circa 700 |
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Skellig Michael, island monastery off the coast of southwest Ireland, 7th-12th centuries |
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Narrative scenes and portrait of Luke, Gospels of St. Augustine, probably Rome, ca. 600 |
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Exterior view of church, Escomb, 7th century |
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Interior view, Monkwearmouth, Abbey church of St. Peter, built by Benedict Biscop and Abbot Ceolfrith, late 7th century |
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Text page, Codex Amiatinus, Bible manuscript from Wearmouth-Jarrow, early 8th century |
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Tabernacle miniature, Codex Amiatinus, Bible manuscript from Wearmouth-Jarrow, early 8th century |
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Ezra the scribe, Codex Amiatinus, Bible ms from Wearmouth-Jarrow, early 8th century |
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Christ in Majesty, Codex Amiatinus, Bible ms from Wearmouth-Jarrow, early 8th century |
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Ruthwell Cross, stone, from a monastery in southwest Scotland, ca. 730 |
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Muirdeach Cross, Monasterboice monastery, Ireland, 9th century |
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Muirdeach Cross (detail), Monasterboice monastery, Ireland, 9th century |
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"Chi-Rho" page, Book of Durrow, illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels, Ireland, late 7th-early 8th century |
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"Chi-Rho" page, Lindisfarne Gospels, illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels, England, early 8th century |
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"Carpet" page, Lindisfarne Gospels, illuminated manuscript, England, early 8th century |
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Evangelist Matthew, Lindisfarne Gospels, illuminated manuscript, England, early 8th century |
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Roman belt buckle with chip carving, 4th century |
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Roman jewelry buckles from France, 4th century |
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Gold bracteate from Scandinavia, 5th century |
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Fragment of gold cross of St. Eligius (see next image for comparison), mid 7th century |
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15th century painting showing altar cross in polychrome style of St. Eligius (Eloy), mid 7th century |
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Purse Lid from Sutton Hoo treasure, gold, enamel, garnets, 7th century |
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Great Buckle from Sutton Hoo treasure, gold, 7th century |
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Ornamental page before Gospel of John (fol. 192v), Book of Durrow, illuminated manuscript, Ireland, late 7th-early 8th century |
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Ornamental page, double-armed cross (fol. 1v), Book of Durrow, illuminated manuscript, Ireland, late 7th-early 8th century |
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Evangelist symbol for Matthew (fol. 21v), Book of Durrow, illuminated manuscript, Ireland, late 7th-early 8th century |
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Evangelist symbol for John (fol. 84v), Book of Durrow, illuminated manuscript, Ireland, late 7th-early 8th century |
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Evangelist symbol for John (fol. 176v), Echternach Gospels, ca. 690 |
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Profile portrait of caliph and mihrab with lance of the Prophet, Islamic gold coin (dirham) from Damascus, Syria, 690's |
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Qur'an page, from Tunisia, 10th century |
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Ornamental page with kufic script, Qur'an page, 9-10th century |
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Diagram of the Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem with Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque, ca. 11th century |
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Ground plan, Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 690's |
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Exterior view, Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 690's |
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Interior view, Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 690's |
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Interior view, upper & lower panels of drum, Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 690's |
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Ground plan, Great Mosque, Córdoba, 8th-10th centuries |
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Aerial view, Great Mosque, Córdoba, 8th-10th centuries |
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Interior view, prayer hall, Great Mosque, Córdoba, 8th-10th centuries |
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Interior view, dome (Qubba), Great Mosque, Córdoba, 8th-10th centuries |
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Ground plan, Palace and Bath, Khirbat Al-Mafjar, 724-743 |
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Mosaic floors, interior, Palace and Bath, Khirbat Al-Mafjar, 724-743 |
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Audience hall floor mosaic, interior, Palace and Bath, Khirbat Al-Mafjar, 724-743 |
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Cavalier and Musicians, fresco, Qasr al-Hayr, al-Gharbi Place, Damascus, ca. 730 |
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Ground plan, St. Denis, Paris, 768-775 |
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Ground plan, Fulda abbey, 9th century with 10-11th century additions |
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Abbey gate, Lorsch, late 8th century |
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Arch of Einhard (replica), silver cross base, ca. 810 |
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Monastery plan, St. Gall, ca. 820 |
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Interior reconstruction of monastery church, St. Gall, ca. 820 |
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Christ between angels, front cover, Lorsch Gospels, Court of Charlemagne, early 9th century |
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Christ enthroned, front cover (Oxford Bodleian Ms. Douce 176), 9th century |
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Evangelist Mark, Soissons Gospels (Paris BN lat. 8850, f. 81v), ca. 800-810 |
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Canon table, Soissons Gospels (Paris BN lat. 8850, f. 7v), ca. 800-810 |
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Crucifixion, Gellone Sacramentary (Paris BN lat. 12048), 8th century |
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Frontispiece illustrations and text, Utrecht Psalter (Utrecht UB 484, f. 1v-2r), Reims, ca. 830 |
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Nathan rebuking David, Psalm 50, Utrecht Psalter (Utrecht UB 484, f. 29r), Reims, ca. 830. |
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Supplicant king and Crucifixion, Prayerbook of Charles the Bald (Munich Schatzkammer, f. 38v-39r), ca. 860 |
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Ascension, Drogo Sacramentary (Paris BN lat. 9428), 9th century |
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Creation of Eve and Genesis scenes, Grandval Bible (London Add. 10546, f. 5v), 834-843 |
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Christ in Majesty, First Bible of Charles the Bald (Paris BN lat. 1, f. 329v), Tours, ca. 846. |
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Monks presenting book to Charles the Bald, First Bible of Charles the Bald (Paris BN lat. 1, f. 423r), Tours, ca. 846. |
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Portrait of Louis the Pious, in Rabanus Maurus, In Honorem Sanctae Crucis (Vat. Reg. lat. 124, f. 4v), Fulda, ca. 825 |
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Cross page, in Rabanus Maurus, In Honorem Sanctae Crucis (Vat. Reg. lat. 124, f. 35v), Fulda, ca. 825 |
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Crucifixion, front cover of Lindau Gospels, gold, pearls and precious stones, France, 9th century |
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Detail of front cover, Lindau Gospels, gold, jewels and precious stones, France, 9th century |
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Front view, Altar of St. Ambrogio, by Vuolvinus, gold, silver and gems, ca. 850 |
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Back view, Altar of St. Ambrogio, by Vuolvinus, gold, silver and gems, ca. 850 |
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Vuolvinus crowned by St. Ambrose, Altar of St. Ambrogio, detail back centre, gold, silver and gems, ca. 850 |
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Cathedra Petri, Court school of Charles the Bald, wood with ivory panels, Metz/Reims, ca. 869-875 |
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Detail of ivory panel, Cathedra Petri, Court school of Charles the Bald, Metz/Reims, ca. 869-875 |
