Category: Medieval Art and Architecture
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Ruins with a View: The Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is a dramatic medieval Irish ruin on a hill above the plains of Co. Tipperary. It has five surviving buildings you can tour.
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Glendalough: Remnants from the Age of Saints and Scholars
Glendalough, in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, is the site of an early medieval monastery that remains as picturesque ruins within a beautiful natural setting.
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Metalwork Marvels at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology has a plethora of spectacular objects, including almost all of medieval Ireland’s great metalwork treasures.
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Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells
Find out about my dream-come-true experience of seeing the Book of Kells in person at Trinity College Dublin!
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The Book Arts Treasures of the Chester Beatty Library
The Chester Beatty Library is a museum of book arts in Dublin, Ireland. It has one of the most spectacular collections I have ever seen anywhere!
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Caught Between Eras: Chateau de Pierrefonds
The Chateau de Pierrefonds, a castle in France, demonstrates how the line between medieval and modern can get really blurry.
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The Narbonne Cathedral Dog Gargoyle
Enjoy this photo, sent in by a reader, of a Saint Bernard dog gargoyle from the cathedral of Saint-Just and Saint-Pasteur in Narbonne, France.
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The Garima Gospels: Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts in Ethiopia
The Garima Gospels, two gospel books from northern Ethiopia, may be the oldest surviving illuminated Christian manuscripts in the entire world.
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In Celebration of Medieval Enamels
I have recently gained a new appreciation for medieval enamels. Here’s some of what I’ve learned about this colorful, shiny, and wonderful art form.
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Yearly Updates on the Notre-Dame de Paris Restoration
In 2019, a devastating fire ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, the most iconic of all Gothic buildings. Find updates about the cathedral’s current status here.
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The Dig: a Book and Movie About Sutton Hoo
A new movie called The Dig, based on a novel of the same name, tells a fictionalized version of the Sutton Hoo treasures’ discovery.
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A Universe of Art at TEFAF Online
This is my experience viewing TEFAF Online. This art fair has a little bit of everything, plus the unique twist of only showing one object per gallery.
