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European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Recumbent Knight, fragmentary figure from a Tomb Sculpture Made in Normandy, France c. 1230-40 Artist/maker unknown, French Stone with traces of painted decoration 13 9/16 x 70 5/16 x 23 inches (34.4 x 178.6 x 58.4 cm) * Gallery 215, European Art 1100-1500, second floor 1945-25-72 Purchased with Museum funds from the George Grey Barnard Collection, 1945 |
Gallery LabelWith his shield, cloth tunic, and suit of mail, this knight is shown dressed as if for a crusade to the Holy Lands. The black birds (merles in French) carved in relief on his shield are heraldic symbols and may refer to the knight's name and the original location of his tomb.Social Tags [?]13th century [x] birds [x] french [x] funerary [x] knight [x] medieval period [x] normandy [x] stone [x] tomb [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
