Sculpture
26
Nov
2012
Imperial Roman
Submitted by walwyn
Sculpture from the Imperial Roman period.
26
Apr
2020
Italy and Sicily
Submitted by walwyn
Tomb of King John the youngest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Made from Purbeck marble the sarcophagus dates from about 1230 and is the earliest effigy in the country to an English king. Originally the effigy would have lain on the floor, but as more elaborate tombs were installed in later years, John's effigy was raised up to rest on a tomb chest that was made in about 1540.








