Apse of Santa Maria de Taüll
1123
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From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1123
unspecified
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Apse of Santa Maria de Taüll is a 1123 unspecified by Master of Taüll, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
This painting shows a large, central figure in blue, surrounded by a halo. The figure is seated on a throne, wearing a blue robe with a red and yellow design. In the background, there are several smaller figures, also wearing robes and halos. The painting has a circular shape, with the central figure at the top and the smaller figures around the edges. The colors are muted, with shades of blue, red, and yellow dominating the palette. The painting's style is reminiscent of medieval art, with simple lines and flat perspectives. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look up the artist Master of Taüll.
A fresco painter from the 12th century, this anonymous artist decorated the walls of two small churches in a remote Catalan valley.
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