Located in the Museu Frederic Marès this 4th century Roman Sarcophagus features Christian themes.
Index of all Sculpture
Ango Saxon sculpture is divided into two main periods, that before the 9th century Danish invasion and that after King Alfred (871-899). The period covers a period from the earliest Christian crosses, and includes stone decorative elements in churches depicting grotesque animals and fiugures intertwined with vine tendrils.
Examples of the friezes and fragments of stone carvings from the 8th century Anglo Saxon monastery at Breedon-on-the-Hill.
Anglo Saxon animal carvings at Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire.
The Hedda stone, in Peterborough Cathedral, dated to about 870AD. It contains the carved figures of twelve monks, and is thought to represent those killed in Danish raids.
This tomb of William I Duke of Normandy (d942) in Rouen Cathedral dates from the 14th century. The earlier burial had been in the ancient sanctuary near the end of what is now the nave.
Fragment of saint giving a blessing.
Discovered in 1887 this C12 square bowled font has carved scenes from the life of Crist on all four sides.
Robert Curthose (d1134) effigy, of painted Irish bog oak, was made about 100 years after his death.
This C12 font has a circular bowl with a bead decoration which is supported by three crouching Atlas figures supporting the red sandstone bowl.