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Nave of the Romanesque church at Anzy-le-Duc in Burgundy, France
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Nave of the Romanesque church at Anzy-le-Duc in Burgundy, France

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Carved by Jean de la Huerta and Antoine le Moiturier between 1443 and 1456/57, the unique devotional figures, known as “mourners,” were commissioned for the elaborate tomb of the second duke of Burgundy. Crafted with astonishing detail, the alabaster sculptures exemplify some of the most important artistic innovations of the late Middle Ages.
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Carved by Jean de la Huerta and Antoine le Moiturier between 1443 and 1456/57, the unique devotional figures, known as “mourners,” were commissioned for the elaborate tomb of the second duke of Burgundy. Crafted with astonishing detail, the alabaster sculptures exemplify some of the most important artistic innovations of the late Middle Ages.

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The Well of Moses by the Burgundian sculptor Claus Sluter, 1395-1403
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The Well of Moses by the Burgundian sculptor Claus Sluter, 1395-1403

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Blog dedicated to the Middle Ages. Art, literature, architecture,music, general history, geography, warfare, way of living, language and culture... Mostly Europe with a touch of Asia. Enjoy! If you'd like to know more send me your e-mail address or contact details for msn or Skype, and we can talk more. edit: In time, things drifted a little into the early Renaissance as well. :) Read the Printed Word!  dwelling on the past ... Banner by http://aisling-r.tumblr.com

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