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Biblical scenes from Santa Maria de Taüll

Master of the Day of Judgement

1123

unspecified

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Byzantine icon painting Medieval Religious

Dominant colour

Biblical scenes from Santa Maria de Taüll is a 1123 unspecified by Master of the Day of Judgement, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?: Master of the Day of Judgement
When & what style?: 1123 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting is a fragment of a larger work, with many pieces missing. It shows a series of scenes from the Bible, with people in robes and halos. The colors are muted, with shades of red, blue, and gold. The painting is very old and has been damaged over time. Some of the scenes are hard to make out, but you can see people praying and angels flying. The style is simple, but it tells a powerful story. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Master of the Day of Judgement.