Artwork
Cockerel from Sant Joan de Boí
Cockerel from Sant Joan de Boí is an unspecified painting by the Romanesque artist Master of Boí. It dates from 1100 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Cockerel from Sant Joan de Boí is a religious painting executed by the Master of Boí around 1100. It is currently part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a prominently displayed brown rooster within a circular frame, symbolically referencing the New Testament story of Peter's denial of Christ, as the rooster's crowing signifies the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy.
Technique & Style
The rooster is meticulously detailed against an off-white background. Compositionally, it stands on a bifurcated horizontal band (dark gray above, reddish-brown below) beneath an arched shape outlined in red and brown, contributing to the work's depth and framing.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1100, the painting's origins trace back to Sant Joan de Boí. Its current location is the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, though specific acquisition details are not provided.
Context
This work reflects the early medieval religious art practices of Catalonia, characterized by symbolic subjects and stylized compositions, likely intended for devotional or narrative purposes within a religious setting.
Legacy
As an attributed work of the Master of Boí, it contributes to the understanding of early Catalan medieval art, though its broader influence or direct impact on subsequent artistic movements is not prominently documented.
Artist & collection
Artist
This unknown artist decorated a 12th-century church in Boí, Spain, with carved stone scenes and animals.
