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Coffered ceiling panel with palm leaf and interlacing motifs

Unknown

1300

unspecified

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Medieval

Dominant colour

Coffered ceiling panel with palm leaf and interlacing motifs is a 1300 unspecified by Unknown, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1300
Where can I see it?: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting shows a ceiling panel with a large palm leaf in the center. The leaf is surrounded by a green border, and the rest of the panel is decorated with interlacing patterns in red and yellow. The patterns are made up of lines that weave in and out of each other, creating a sense of movement and energy. The painting is quite old, dating back to the 14th century. It's not clear what medium was used to create it, but it's likely that it was painted on wood or another durable material.