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Figures, buildings and bestiary from Boí
Figures, buildings and bestiary from 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.
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Overview
Figures, buildings and bestiary from Boí is a religious painting created around 1100 by the Master of Boí. It is now held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a fragmented scene featuring a central figure in a long robe on a raised platform, accompanied by a camel and a lion or big cat. The surviving elements suggest a narrative or symbolic content, although the full meaning is unclear due to the work's incomplete state.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by bold lines, simple forms, and a flat, two-dimensional style lacking depth or perspective. The dominant colors are muted shades of red, brown, and black, contributing to an overall effect of simplicity and elegance.
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Artist & collection
Artist
This unknown artist decorated a 12th-century church in Boí, Spain, with carved stone scenes and animals.
