Skulls ‘n’ Coins

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Skulls 'n' Coins




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Takes two to pay the boatman.

Kostnice Ossuary, "Bone Church," Sedlec, Czech Republic

Fuentiduena Chapel at The Cloisters (1 of 3)




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The Chapel:

"This chapel illustrates Romanesque architecture. Specifically, the Chapel is a prime example of a barrel vault ceiling that is characteristic of Romanesque architecture. The apses, sculpture and the wall paintings are all characteristic of the bold and clear Romanesque design.

The fresco that dominates the apse is of the Virgin and Child (Mary and Christ). In the fresco, Mary is the largest figure. On either side of her is one winged figure. These two winged figures represent the biblical Michael and Gabriel. These two figures are the second largest figures represented in the fresco. In the fresco, there are also three human kings. They are the smallest figures represented. The sizes of the figures correspond with a hierarchy of importance. Christ, however, does not fit into this hierarchy. Christ's importance is shown because he is the center of the fresco and he has a halo. Christ also seems to be holding a scroll and giving a blessing. The fact that Christ is the same size as the earthly kings represents his dual nature of being both human and divine."

The Cloisters:

"The Cloisters was built in the early 1930's. The museum was designed to exhibit medieval architecture and works of art that were created during the Middle Ages. Three men were responsible for this museum: George Grey Bernard, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and James Ruramor. Portions of four medieval cloisters have been integrated into the museum to create an exhibition of medieval sculpture, metalwork, tapestries, stained glass, manuscripts, and paintings. The two major periods of the Middle Ages were the Romanesque period, the year 1000 to 1150, and the Gothic period, dating 1150 to 1520."

source: www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/cloister1.html

The Cloister are part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.