Artist
French 12th Century

1100–1149
French 12th Century was an artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at National Gallery of Art.
In the early 12th century, a French artist illuminated vellum with vivid miniatures that brought biblical scenes to life. Their ink and gold brought Christ in Majesty to the page, a solemn crowned Christ surrounded by symbols of the four Evangelists. On the back, The Crucifixion shows Christ on the cross, flanked by mourners and soldiers, framed in deep blues and fiery reds.
These pages were meant to bring sacred stories into the hands of readers. Flip next to the deep blues and golds of The Crucifixion to see the artist’s hand up close.
![Christ in Majesty [recto]](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/french-12th-century--christ-in-majesty-recto--312aa8dd5634bdac-w320.webp)
![The Crucifixion [verso]](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/french-12th-century--the-crucifixion-verso--cef697082a2df4f0-w320.webp)