manuel cohen

Show Navigation
  • Portfolio
  • Search (in english)
  • Reportages
  • Fine Art Prints
  • About
  • Contact
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • PicRights

Search Results

Refine Search
Match all words
Match any word
Prints
Personal Use
Royalty-Free
Rights-Managed
(leave unchecked to
search all images)
{ 4933 images found }

Loading ()...

  • Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, seat of the Government of Catalonia and the Presidency of the Generalitat de Catalunya, on the Placa de Sant Jaume, in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Although the original building dates from the 14th century, the main facade in Renaissance style was designed by Pere Blai in 1596 and the building has been added to several times. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC20_SPAIN_MC_1048.jpg
  • Lamentation of Christ, c. 1410-20, by Joan Mates, 1370-1431, Gothic, tempera and gold leaf on board, from the Palacio de la Generalitat de Catalunya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0566.jpg
  • Lamentation of Christ, detail, c. 1410-20, by Joan Mates, 1370-1431, Gothic, tempera and gold leaf on board, from the Palacio de la Generalitat de Catalunya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0512.jpg
  • Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, the assembly hall of the Catalan parliament, designed by Jorge Prospero de Verboom and built 1717-27 as the arsenal of the Ciutadella, on Placa de Joan Fiveller in the Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The building was used for parliament 1932-39 and then again after restoration from 1980 by the Generalitat de Catalunya. In the foreground is the white marble sculpture Desconsol, or Despaire, 1903, by Josep Llimona i Bruguera. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC20_SPAIN_MC_1041.jpg
  • Internal courtyard of the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, in the Ciutat Vella of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This building houses the offices of the Presidency of the Generalitat de Catalunya. The original medieval  building was bought in 1400 by president Alfons de Tous, and extended in 1416 by Bishop Marc Safont, then the Renaissance facade added in 1596 by Pere Blai. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC20_SPAIN_MC_074.jpg
  • Statue in the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, in the Ciutat Vella of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This building houses the offices of the Presidency of the Generalitat de Catalunya. The original medieval building was bought in 1400 by president Alfons de Tous, and extended in 1416 by Bishop Marc Safont, then the Renaissance facade added in 1596 by Pere Blai. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC20_SPAIN_MC_075.jpg
  • Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, the assembly hall of the Catalan parliament, designed by Jorge Prospero de Verboom and built 1717-27 as the arsenal of the Ciutadella, on Placa de Joan Fiveller in the Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The building was used for parliament 1932-39 and then again after restoration from 1980 by the Generalitat de Catalunya. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC20_SPAIN_MC_1040.jpg
  • Annunciation, 1577-80, by El Greco, 1541-1614, Baroque oil painting, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0574.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Cucuphas, with an executioner cutting the saint's throat while he is tied to a tree, 1504-7, by Ayne Bru, oil painting on wood, Renaissance, originally part of an altarpiece at the monastery of Sant Cugat del Valles, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0573.jpg
  • Virgin of the Councillors, with the Virgin and child enthroned with 5 councillors, 1443-45, by Lluis Dalmau, oil painting on wood, altarpiece for the chapel of the City House, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Dalmau was the court painter of King Alfonso the Magnanimous and was influenced by Flemish art and Jan Van Eyck. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0569.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Bartholomew, depicting the saint being flayed alive, 1465-80, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, Gothic, panel from the altarpiece of St Anne, St Bartholomew and St Magdalene, in tempera, stucco and gold leaf on board, from the church of Sant Marti de Pertegas in Sant Celoni, Valles Oriental, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0568.jpg
  • Portrait of Alfonso II el Liberal, or Alfonso III of Aragon, 1265-91, 1427, by Jaume Mateu, tempera on wood, from a group of 15 portraits of the kings and queens of Aragon, which decorated the Council Chamber of Valencia City Hall, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0565.jpg
  • Portrait of James I of Aragon, or Jaime I el Conquistador, 1208-76, 1427, by Jaume Mateu, tempera on wood, from a group of 15 portraits of the kings and queens of Aragon, which decorated the Council Chamber of Valencia City Hall, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0563.jpg
  • Portrait of Peter III the Ceremonious, or Peter IV of Aragon, 1319-87, 1427, by Jaume Mateu, tempera on wood, from a group of 15 portraits of the kings and queens of Aragon, which decorated the Council Chamber of Valencia City Hall, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0562.jpg
  • Calvary, 1375-85, Gothic, by Jaime Serra, upper panel of an altarpiece, tempera on wood, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Above the scene is pelican on a tree growing from the cross, symbol of Christ, the Passion and the Eucharist, as the bird tore out its own flesh to feed its chicks. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0561.jpg
  • Crucifixion of St Peter, by Pere Serra, active 1357–1406, Gothic, tempera and gilt on board, part of the altarpiece dedicated to St Peter, from the church of Sant Pere de Cubells, La Noguera, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0557.jpg
  • Virgin and child enthroned, 1367-81, by Jaime Serra, Gothic, tempera and gilt with gold leaf and metal on board, central panel from the altarpiece of the Virgin, from the monastery of Santa Maria de Sigena, Villanueva de Sigena, Huesca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0556.jpg
  • Three Kings of the Epiphany, 1347-60, detail from the central panel of an altarpiece, by workshop of Ferrer and Arnau Bassa, Gothic, tempera and gold leaf on wood, from the church of Sant Vicenc de Cardona, Bages, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0554.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Lucy, detail of Lucy with an eye on a plate (her eyes were torn out and then healed by God), c. 1300, painted panel by unknown artist, Gothic, tempera on wood, from church of Santa Llucia de Mur, Guardia de Noguera, Pallars Jussa, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0553.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Lucy, detail of Lucy stabbed in the neck with a sword, c. 1300, painted panel by unknown artist, Gothic, tempera on wood, from church of Santa Llucia de Mur, Guardia de Noguera, Pallars Jussa, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0551.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Lucy, detail of Lucy being tortured, having her breasts torn off with pincers, c. 1300, painted panel by unknown artist, Gothic, tempera on wood, from church of Santa Llucia de Mur, Guardia de Noguera, Pallars Jussa, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0552.jpg
  • St Michael weighing souls, early 14th century, by Master of Soriguerola, Gothic, side panel of an altarpiece, tempera on wood, from the church of Sant Cristofol de Toses, Ripolles, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0548.jpg
  • Christ enthroned, detail from a painted Italian crucifix, late 13th century Romanesque by unknown artist, tempera and gold leaf on wood, from Umbria or Le Marche, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0545.jpg
  • Biblical scenes and the Day of Judgement, detail, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of the Day of Judgement, c. 1123, Romanesque, from the south wall of the church of Santa Maria de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0540.jpg
  • Batllo Majesty, a crucifixion sculpture of Christ on the cross, 12th century Romanesque, tempera with walnut, willow, elm and oak, from a church in La Garrotxa, Girona, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The decorative tunic is influenced by Byzantine or Hispano-Muslim fabrics. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0539.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Quiricus by hammering of nails into his head, 12th century Romanesque, by unknown artist, detail of an altar frontal, tempera on wood, from the chapel of Sant Quirc in Durro, La Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0535.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Quiricus and his mother Julitta by torture in a cauldron of boiling pitch, 12th century Romanesque, by unknown artist, detail of an altar frontal, tempera on wood, from the chapel of Sant Quirc in Durro, La Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0534.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty, detail of an altar frontal, early 13th century Romanesque, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, tempera, stucco and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Roma de Vila, Encamp, Andorra, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0532.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal of Christ and the apostles, in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0528.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty and saints, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Marti d'Ix, La Guingueta d'Ix, Alta Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0527.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Marti d'Ix, La Guingueta d'Ix, Alta Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0526.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty with evangelists, c. 1220, Romanesque painted panel in tempera, stucco and metal on wood, from a baldachin, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, from the church of Sant Marti de Tost, Ribera d'Urgellet, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0521.jpg
  • St Andrew and St Peter, 12th century, Romanesque, by Master of La Seu d'Urgell, fresco transferred to canvas, from the apse of the church of Sant Pere (now Sant Pere i Sant Miquel), from the cathedral group of La Seu d'Urgell, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0514.jpg
  • Altar with 9 bishop saints, late 12th century, Romanesque, tempera on wood, by unknown artist, from the church of Sant Serni de Tavernoles, Les Valls de Valira, Alt Urgell, from the monastery church of Sant Serni de Tavernoles, Les Valls de Valira, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The central figure is possibly St Sernin, patron of the monastery. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0513.jpg
  • Virgin and child with angels, detail, 1375-85, central panel of an altarpiece, by Jaime Serra, Gothic, tempera and gilt on board, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0511.jpg
  • Virgin and child with angels, detail, 1375-85, central panel of an altarpiece, by Jaime Serra, Gothic, tempera and gilt on board, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0510.jpg
  • Last Supper, detail, 1367-81, by Jaime Serra, Gothic, tempera and gilt with gold leaf and metal on board, from the predella of the altarpiece of the Virgin, from the monastery of Santa Maria de Sigena, Villanueva de Sigena, Huesca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0509.jpg
  • Annunciation, 1347-60, detail from a central panel of an altarpiece, by workshop of Ferrer and Arnau Bassa, Gothic, tempera and gold leaf on wood, from the church of Sant Vicenc de Cardona, Bages, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0505.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Lucy, detail of Lucy stabbed in the neck with a sword, c. 1300, painted panel by unknown artist, Gothic, tempera on wood, from church of Santa Llucia de Mur, Guardia de Noguera, Pallars Jussa, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0502.jpg
  • Three Kings of the Epiphany, 1347-60, detail from the central panel of an altarpiece, by workshop of Ferrer and Arnau Bassa, Gothic, tempera and gold leaf on wood, from the church of Sant Vicenc de Cardona, Bages, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0503.jpg
  • St Michael with the devil weighing souls and an angel delivering the soul of a chosen one to St Peter, 13th century, by Master of Soriguerola, Gothic, tempera and metal on wood, detail of an altar frontal from the church of Sant Miquel de Soriguerola in Fontanals de Cerdanya, Baixa Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0495.jpg
  • Hell, with damned souls being boiled alive in a cauldron stoked by demons, 13th century, by Master of Soriguerola, Gothic, tempera and metal on wood, detail of an altar frontal from the church of Sant Miquel de Soriguerola in Fontanals de Cerdanya, Baixa Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0493.jpg
  • Conquest of Majorca by James I the Conqueror in 1229, detail of men throwing stones in a net from the battlements, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of the Conquest of Majorca, 1285-90, Gothic, from the former Palau Caldes, later Palau Berenguer d'Aguilar, in Carrer de Montcada, Barcelona, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The wall paintings in the Caldes family home are one of the best surviving examples of Linear Gothic Catalan painting. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0492.jpg
  • Conquest of Majorca by James I the Conqueror in 1229, detail of soldiers in the encampment, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of the Conquest of Majorca, 1285-90, Gothic, from the former Palau Caldes, later Palau Berenguer d'Aguilar, in Carrer de Montcada, Barcelona, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The wall paintings in the Caldes family home are one of the best surviving examples of Linear Gothic Catalan painting. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0491.jpg
  • Altar frontal of the Archangels, detail of St Michael fighting the dragon, 13th century, Romanesque, by Master of Sant Pau de Casserres, in tempera, stucco and metal on wood, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0484.jpg
  • Altar frontal of the Archangels, detail of St Michael with the devil weighing souls, 13th century, Romanesque, by Master of Sant Pau de Casserres, in tempera, stucco and metal on wood, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0482.jpg
  • Christ wearing the crown of thorns, 1200-10, Romanesque, by Master of Sant Esteve d'Andorra, fresco transferred to canvas, from the church of Sant Esteve in Andorra la Vella, Andorra, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0479.jpg
  • Nativity of Christ, detail from an altar frontal, by unknown artist, 13th century, Romanesque, in tempera, parchment trim, stucco reliefs and remnants of corrugated metal sheet on board, from the church of Santa Maria de Avia in Bergueda, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This piece shows a strong Byzantine influence. The frontal features the Virgin as 'Sedes Sapientiae' on throne of wisdom with Christ child and angels above, surrounded by 4 scenes from the childhood of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0477.jpg
  • Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, with the Tree of Knowledge and serpent, and acanthus leaves, impost capital, late 12th century Romanesque, from the transept of the church of Sant Miquel in the castle of Camarasa, Noguera, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0472.jpg
  • Batllo Majesty, detail, a crucifixion sculpture of Christ on the cross, 12th century Romanesque, tempera with walnut, willow, elm and oak, from a church in La Garrotxa, Girona, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The decorative tunic is influenced by Byzantine or Hispano-Muslim fabrics. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0473.jpg
  • Winged lion of St Mark with an angel holding its hind leg, detail from Christ in Majesty, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Taull, c. 1123, Romanesque, from apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0469.jpg
  • Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, with the Tree of Knowledge and serpent, and acanthus leaves, impost capital, late 12th century Romanesque, from the transept of the church of Sant Miquel in the castle of Camarasa, Noguera, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0470.jpg
  • Dog licking the wounds of Lazarus, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Taull, c. 1123, Romanesque, from an arch in the church of Sant Climent de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0468.jpg
  • St Thomas, St Bartholomew and the Virgin Mary, detail from Christ in Majesty, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Taull, c. 1123, Romanesque, from apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0463.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty and apostles, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0459.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty and apostles, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, Romanesque altar frontal in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0458.jpg
  • Stoning of St Stephen, detail, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Boi, c. 1100, Romanesque, from the nave of the parish church of Sant Joan de Boi, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0449.jpg
  • Stoning of St Stephen, detail, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Boi, c. 1100, Romanesque, from the nave of the parish church of Sant Joan de Boi, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0448.jpg
  • St Vincent on the Rack, tempera, stucco reliefs and gold leaf, 1455-60, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. In the painting, the saint is tied to the rack and torturers drive nails into his body, watched by the Roman governor Dacian. This panel is part of the altarpiece of the Church of Sant Vicenc de Sarria, Barcelona. The MNAC holds 9 panels, 5 of which were painted by Jaume Huguet, 3 by the Master of Castelsardo and another by an anonymous painter. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC385.jpg
  • St Vincent before Dacian, tempera, stucco reliefs and gold leaf, 1455-60, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. In the painting, the saint brought before the Roman governor Dacian, who sentences him with treason for failing to renounce his Christianity and orders him to be tortured. This panel is part of the altarpiece of the Church of Sant Vicenc de Sarria, Barcelona. The MNAC holds 9 panels, 5 of which were painted by Jaume Huguet, 3 by the Master of Castelsardo and another by an anonymous painter. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC386.jpg
  • St Michael Vanquishes the Antichrist, detail, 1455-60, tempera, stucco reliefs and gold leaf, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. This is a side panel of the altarpiece of St Michael of the Retailers, originally from the Chapel of the Shopkeepers' and Retailers' guild, in the church of Santa Maria del Pi, Barcelona. The MNAC keeps 5 more panels from this altarpiece. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC380.jpg
  • St Michael Vanquishes the Antichrist, 1455-60, tempera, stucco reliefs and gold leaf, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. This is a side panel of the altarpiece of St Michael of the Retailers, originally from the Chapel of the Shopkeepers' and Retailers' guild, in the church of Santa Maria del Pi, Barcelona. The MNAC keeps 5 more panels from this altarpiece. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC381.jpg
  • The Archangel St Michael, trampling on the devil, 1455-60, tempera, stucco reliefs and gold leaf, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. This is the central panel of the altarpiece of St Michael of the Retailers, originally from the Chapel of the Shopkeepers' and Retailers' guild, in the church of Santa Maria del Pi, Barcelona. The MNAC keeps 5 more panels from this altarpiece. This panel was repainted in the 17th or 18th century because the original was damaged, probably by the candles lit as offerings. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC379.jpg
  • Satan, detail from The Archangel St Michael, trampling on the devil, 1455-60, tempera, stucco reliefs and gold leaf, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. This is the central panel of the altarpiece of St Michael of the Retailers, originally from the Chapel of the Shopkeepers' and Retailers' guild, in the church of Santa Maria del Pi, Barcelona. The MNAC keeps 5 more panels from this altarpiece. This panel was repainted in the 17th or 18th century because the original was damaged, probably by the candles lit as offerings. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC378.jpg
  • Princess Eudoxia before the Tomb of St Stephen, 1495-1500, tempera, stucco relief and gold leaf on wood, by Vergos Group, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. This panel depicts the Byzantine princess Eudoxia with her parents, Emperor Theodosius II and Empress Eudoxia, on a pilgrimage being exorcised of a demon by St Stephen in a posthumous miracle. On the right a disabled man also awaits a cure. This is a panel on the altarpiece of Sant Esteve de Granollers. The MNAC holds 13 panels from this altarpiece, of which 9 were painted by the Vergos workshop, and 4, part of the dust-shield, are attributed to Joan Gasco, d. 1529. The altarpiece is originally from the high altar of the parish church of Sant Esteve de Granollers, Valles Oriental, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC377.jpg
  • Consecration of St Augustin, or Consagracio de Sant Agusti, detail, c. 1462-75, tempera and stucco relief with gold leaf, from the St Augustine Altarpiece, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. The painting depicts the saint being crowned by several bishops, in contemporary dress, with a donor reading on the left. This is a panel from the altarpiece from the convent church of Sant Agusti Vell, Barcelona, commissioned by the Guild of Tanners and painted by Jaume Huguet and Pau Vergos. The MNAC holds 7 of the 8 surviving panels from this altarpiece. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC369.jpg
  • Birth of St Stephen, detail of woman washing hands with servants, a devil, a sleeping servant and a sleeping baby with devil's horns, 1495-1500, tempera and gold leaf on wood, by Vergos Group, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. This is a detail from a panel on the altarpiece of Sant Esteve de Granollers. The MNAC holds 13 panels from this altarpiece, of which 9 were painted by the Vergos workshop, and 4, part of the dust-shield, are attributed to Joan Gasco, d. 1529. The altarpiece is originally from the high altar of the parish church of Sant Esteve de Granollers, Valles Oriental, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC366.jpg
  • Birth of St Stephen, detail of woman washing hands with servants and a devil with a swaddled baby, 1495-1500, tempera and gold leaf on wood, by Vergos Group, in Gothic style, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. This is a detail from a panel on the altarpiece of Sant Esteve de Granollers. The MNAC holds 13 panels from this altarpiece, of which 9 were painted by the Vergos workshop, and 4, part of the dust-shield, are attributed to Joan Gasco, d. 1529. The altarpiece is originally from the high altar of the parish church of Sant Esteve de Granollers, Valles Oriental, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC17_SPAIN_MC365.jpg
  • Annunciation, by Master of La Seu d'Urgell, late c. 1495, Gothic, oil painting with stucco relief and gold leaf on wood, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0575.jpg
  • Annunciation, 1510-25, by Joan de Borgonya, active 1496-1525, oil painting on wood, Renaissance, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0572.jpg
  • Christ descending into Limbo, 1474-79, by Bartolome Bermejo, 1440-1501, oil painting with gold leaf on board, Gothic, from the predella of an altarpiece dedicated to Christ the Redeemer, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0571.jpg
  • Virgin and child enthroned with angels, by Jaume Huguet, 1412-92, Gothic, central panel of an altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin, from the church of Vallmoll, Alt Camp, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Museu Diocesa in Tarragona houses other panels from this altarpiece. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0570.jpg
  • St Martin sharing his cloak with a beggar, by Blasco de Granen, c. 1450, central panel of an altarpiece dedicated to St Martin of Tours, Gothic, tempera and gold leaf on board, from the Hermitage of San Martin de Riglos, Huesca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0567.jpg
  • Portrait of Alfons IV the Magnanimous, or Alfonso V of Aragon, 1396-1458, 1427, by Jaume Mateu, tempera on wood, from a group of 15 portraits of the kings and queens of Aragon, which decorated the Council Chamber of Valencia City Hall, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0564.jpg
  • Calvary, detail, 1375-85, Gothic, by Jaime Serra, upper panel of an altarpiece, tempera on wood, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Above the scene is pelican on a tree growing from the cross, symbol of Christ, the Passion and the Eucharist, as the bird tore out its own flesh to feed its chicks. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0560.jpg
  • Entombment, with St Agnes and a bishop, detail from a painted lithurgical cabinet, by unknown artist, c. 1400, tempera and gold leaf on wood, probably from Perpignan, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0559.jpg
  • Virgin and child with angels, 1375-85, central panel of an altarpiece, by Jaime Serra, Gothic, tempera and gilt on board, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0558.jpg
  • Annunciation and Three Kings of the Epiphany, 1347-60, central panel of an altarpiece, by workshop of Ferrer and Arnau Bassa, Gothic, tempera and gold leaf on wood, from the church of Sant Vicenc de Cardona, Bages, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0555.jpg
  • Life of St Michael, detail of man firing an arrow at his prize bull in a cave, 13th century, by Master of Soriguerola, Gothic, tempera and metal on wood, detail of an altar frontal from the church of Sant Miquel de Soriguerola in Fontanals de Cerdanya, Baixa Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0549.jpg
  • Last supper, 13th century, by Master of Soriguerola, Gothic, tempera and metal on wood, detail of an altar frontal from the church of Sant Miquel de Soriguerola in Fontanals de Cerdanya, Baixa Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0550.jpg
  • Mythical creatures with the body of a bird, goat’s hoofs and a human head, early 13th century, Romanesque, by unknown Castilian artist, fresco transferred to canvas, detail from a frieze in the hall of the Benedictine abbey of San Pedro de Arlanza in Burgos, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The creatures represent bird sirens, ancient Greek symbols of shelter and protection, reminding us of temptations of the senses, deceit and the dangers of vice and falsehood. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0547.jpg
  • Dispute and Arrest of St Catherine, 1241-55, Romanesque, by unknown artist, from the chapel of Santa Caterina in La Seu d'Urgell cathedral, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0546.jpg
  • Three wise men following the star on horseback, detail from an altar frontal, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, early 13th century, Romanesque, tempera stucco relief and varnished metal plate on wood, from the church of Santa Maria de Mosoll, Das, Baixa Cerdanya, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0544.jpg
  • Virgin as 'Sedes Sapientiae' on throne of wisdom with Christ child and angels above, detail from an altar frontal, by unknown artist, 13th century, Romanesque, in tempera, parchment trim, stucco reliefs and remnants of corrugated metal sheet on board, from the church of Santa Maria de Avia in Bergueda, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This piece shows a strong Byzantine influence. Around this central image are 4 scenes from the childhood of Christ. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0543.jpg
  • St Eulalia and the Virgin Mary, detail, fresco transferred to canvas, by unknown artist, 12th century, Romanesque, from the parish church of Santa Eulalia d'Estaon, Ribera de Cardos, Pallars Sobira, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0542.jpg
  • David and Goliath, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of the Day of Judgement, c. 1123, Romanesque, from the west wall of the baptismal chapel of the church of Santa Maria de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0541.jpg
  • Dog licking the wounds of Lazarus, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Taull, c. 1123, Romanesque, from an arch in the church of Sant Climent de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0538.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Taull, c. 1123, Romanesque, from apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Christ is in a mandorla, gesturing in blessing and holding an open book. He is surrounded by the tetramorph and angels, with saints below. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0537.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Taull, c. 1123, Romanesque, from the apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taull, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Christ is in a mandorla, gesturing in blessing and holding an open book. He is surrounded by the tetramorph and angels, with saints below. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0536.jpg
  • Martyrdom of St Quiricus by sawing in half, 12th century Romanesque, by unknown artist, detail of an altar frontal, tempera on wood, from the chapel of Sant Quirc in Durro, La Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0533.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty with evangelists and apostles, altar frontal, early 13th century Romanesque, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, tempera, stucco and metal on wood, from the church of Sant Roma de Vila, Encamp, Andorra, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0531.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty with 4 angels evoking the Ascension, detail, mid 13th century Romanesque painted panel from a baldachin canopy, by the workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, in tempera, stucco and metal on cloth covered wood, from the Benedictine monastery of Sant Serni de Tavernoles, Les Valls de Valira, Alt Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0530.jpg
  • Apostles, 12th century, by workshop of La Seu d'Urgell, detail of Romanesque altar frontal of Christ and the apostles, in tempera and metal on wood, from a church in La Seu d'Urgell, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0529.jpg
  • Virgin and child in a mandorla with evangelists and scenes from the life of the Virgin, altar frontal from Cardet, by the workshop of Iohannes Ribagorca, late 13th century, Romanesque and early Gothic, tempera, stucco reliefs and remains of varnished metal plate on wood, from the parish church of Santa Maria de Cardet, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Unusually, this painting is signed by the artist. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0525.jpg
  • Lion of St Mark (resembling a bear) and seraphim with thurible, detail from Christ in Majesty, fresco transferred to canvas, late 12th century, Romanesque, from the apse of the parish church of Sant Pau in Esterri de Cardos, Pallars Sobira, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0523.jpg
  • Virgin and child in a mandorla with evangelists and scenes from the life of the Virgin, altar frontal from Cardet, by the workshop of Iohannes Ribagorca, late 13th century, Romanesque and early Gothic, tempera, stucco reliefs and remains of varnished metal plate on wood, from the parish church of Santa Maria de Cardet, Vall de Boi, Alta Ribagorca, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Unusually, this painting is signed by the artist. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0524.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty with evangelists and apostles, early 12th century, Romanesque altar frontal by Ripoll workshop, tempera and metal on wood, from the church of Santa Maria in the castle of Besora, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0522.jpg
  • Christ in Majesty, fresco transferred to canvas, late 12th century, Romanesque, from the apse of the parish church of Sant Pau in Esterri de Cardos, Pallars Sobira, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Christ is in a mandorla, wearing a cruciferous halo and dressed in a tunic and cloak decorated with precious stones. He makes a gesture of blessing and holds a closed book. He is surrounded by the 4 evangelist symbols, including the lion of St Mark (bottom right), resembling a bear. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0520.jpg
  • Angels fighting the dragon, 12th century Romanesque fresco transferred to canvas, from the church of San Miguel de Tubilla del Agua, Burgos, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The dragon represents the angels’ struggle against the forces of evil, as related in the Apocalypse. The angel on the right may be St Michael. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0519.jpg
  • Apostles Thaddeus or Judas and Jacobus or James the Greater, fresco transferred to canvas, by the Master of Pedret, late 11th - early 12th century, from the church of Sant Pere d'Ager, Noguera, in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional on Montjuic Hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC21_SPAIN_MC_0518.jpg
Next
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
x