History

  MASTER OF THE MAGDALENE – ANGEL – DATING PRIOR TO 1280 – SAINT MICHAEL, ROVEZZANO MASTER OF REMOLE – ANGEL – CIRCA 1260 – SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST, REMOLE   The hair braided with colorful ribbons which harmoniously frame the face, bestow a chaste sweetness to the female faces, …

  THE MASTER OF SAINT FRANCIS BARDI – DETAILS OF THE BARDI CRUCIFIX – XIII CENTURY- HOLY CROSS, FLORENCE   The furs which line the mantles and garments, the vair fur, with its alternating light and dark pelt, is the most sought after and is the emblem of wealth; however, …

  THE MADONNA AND SAINT JOHN – DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX – XIII CENTURY – UFFIZI ART GALLERY, FLORENCE   The mantle, draped over the head, clearly distinguishes feminine apparel from masculine apparel which is made up of the same garments worn in different ways. Note the embroidery decorating the …

  THE VIRGIN – SCULPTURE DATING BACK TO THE XIII CENTURY – MUSEE DE CLUNT, PARIS   The Virgin’s chaste figure is emphasized by the flowing closed mantle, which drapes over the left arm, leaving the left arm, raised in an imploring gesture, bare up to the elbow. The gown …

  BERLINGHIERO BERLINGHIERI – DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX – DATING FROM THE FIRST HALF OF THE XIII CENTURY – ART GALLERY, LUCCA   The hood over the mantle, which harshly frames the face, was generally worn by older women. Note the fringe on the left side which is vaguely reminiscent …