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Medieval Stone Cameo Medallion - PF.6178
Origin: Eastern Europe
Circa: 950
AD
to 1500
AD
Dimensions:
2.5" (6.4cm) high
Collection: Byzantine Art
Medium: Stone
Additional Information: SOLD
$9,000.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Medieval Europe was an era of fervent religious
piety. The church was firmly entrenched within
the foundation of society. Spectacular churches
were erected across the land to honor Christ.
Religious scholars heatedly debated the nature
of God and the doctrines of Christianity. While
these magnificent churches stand to this day,
testaments to the dedication of the people, they
symbolize the power and authority of the
religious institutions. Philosophical treaties
reveal the very nature of belief; however, they are
often impersonal and convoluted. A relic such as
this stone medallion at first might not seem as
impressive or insightful as other more noted
remnants of the medieval era; yet personal
possessions of piety reveal how religion
impacted individuals in a way buildings and
theories cannot. This medallion, carved with an
image of Christ in low relief, would have been a
treasured relic of an important and wealthy
individual. A halo crowns the bearded head of
Christ, revealing his divine nature, as he forms a
sign of benediction with his right hand. The
inscription on either side translates as, "Lord."
The relatively diminutive size of this medallion
suggests that it might have been carried,
possibly along a pilgrimage route. This
medallion is a personal relic that puts us in
direct touch with the relationship between belief
and the individual during the Medieval era.
- (PF.6178)
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