medieval-art

Stitching The Standard (1911)

Edmund Blair Leighton (English, 1853–1922)

A medieval woman embroidering a banner, her quiet dedication illuminated by candlelight in a scene rich with historical detail.
Virgin and Saints (1455-1460)

Jaume Huguet (Spanish, 1412–1492)

A luminous 15th-century altarpiece where saints gather around the Virgin in a symphony of gold and color, whispering secrets of devotion.