14th Century Collection (#97)

The 14th century was a time of great exploration and artistic innovation

14th Century Collection: Altarpiece of the Virgin of Abella de la Conca

Altarpiece of the Virgin of Abella de la Conca. Tempera on wood, from the church of Sant Esteve d Abella de la Conca

14th Century Collection: Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c

Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300, administration of justice, detail of the miniature

14th Century Collection: Shipment of goods on a boat and illuminated initial letter with a sailor in a boat

Shipment of goods on a boat and illuminated initial letter with a sailor in a boat, miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

14th Century Collection: Detail of a capital showing a man with a pigeon in the hand, in the cloister of the

Detail of a capital showing a man with a pigeon in the hand, in the cloister of the Monastery of Santes Creus

Detail of a capital of the cloister of the Monastery of Santes Creus, by Reinard of Fonoll

14th Century Collection: Rabbits hunters, detail of a capital in the cloister of the Monastery of Santa Maria

Rabbits hunters, detail of a capital in the cloister of the Monastery of Santa Maria de l Estany

Madonna with Child, Gothic, 14th century

14th Century Collection: Granting of indulgences to Virgin de la Rodona of Vic, parchment with an illustration

Granting of indulgences to Virgin de la Rodona of Vic, parchment with an illustration at the bottom where the bishop of Vic grants special concessions to the Confraternity of Our Lady of the Rodona

Angel of a pinnacle, colored panel painting from Tremp, 14th century

14th Century Collection: Granting of indulgences to the Virgin of the Rodona of Vic, color illustration

Granting of indulgences to the Virgin of the Rodona of Vic, color illustration in a miniature on parchment, detail where the center of the page is seen (18-11-1342)

14th Century Collection: Mother of God, polychromed wood sculpture

Mother of God, polychromed wood sculpture. Virgin seated, with his right hand raised while holding the child, standing on his knees, with his left. (14th century)

14th Century Collection: The Nativity, detail of the work The Frontal of the Mother of God, tempera

The Nativity, detail of the work The Frontal of the Mother of God, tempera on wood from Bellver de Cerdanya

14th Century Collection: The Magi before Herod, detail of the work The Frontal of the Mother of God, tempera

The Magi before Herod, detail of the work The Frontal of the Mother of God, tempera on wood from Bellver de Cerdanya

14th Century Collection: Tripe and offal shop, selling animal hearts. Miniature in the Tacuinum sanitatis

Tripe and offal shop, selling animal hearts. Miniature in the Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript, late 14th century

The dream. Miniature in the work Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript, 14th century (late)

14th Century Collection: Dance of Death, with the archbishop, the knight, the monk and the military, Miniature

Dance of Death, with the archbishop, the knight, the monk and the military, Miniature from Blais Castle

14th Century Collection: The farewell of the troops, miniature in the first chapter of the Chronicles of France

The farewell of the troops, miniature in the first chapter of the Chronicles of France, Paris manuscript, 1493, copy of the work in which the events occurred in Europe between 1225

Church of Santa Maria de Azogue, detail of the sculptures in the front with archivolts

14th Century Collection: The fountain after bathing in the Fountain of Youth

The fountain after bathing in the Fountain of Youth. Mural painting in the castle of the Duke of Saluzzo

Coronation of the Virgin, by Bernardo Daddi

Frontal of the Mother of God, detail, tempera on wood from Bellver de Cerdanya, 14th century

14th Century Collection: Detail of the altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin with the Annunciation and shepherds

Detail of the altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin with the Annunciation and shepherds making cheese, Painting on wood. It comes from Tora, Segarra (Lleida)

14th Century Collection: Catalan Atlas (1375). Detail of Spain and North Africa

Catalan Atlas (1375). Detail of Spain and North Africa. Reproduction of the original which is located in the National Library in Paris

14th Century Collection: Punch of Vic, detail, processional cross, silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural

Punch of Vic, detail, processional cross, silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural applications, enamel plates and cast elements

14th Century Collection: Processional Cross (back). Silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural applications

Processional Cross (back). Silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural applications, enamel plates and cast elements. The Chapter of the Cathedral of Vic commissioned it on April 5

14th Century Collection: Processional Cross (front). Silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural applications

Processional Cross (front). Silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural applications, enamel plates and cast elements. The Chapter of the Cathedral of Vic commissioned it on April 5

14th Century Collection: Annunciation, sculpture group in marble representing the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary

Annunciation, sculpture group in marble representing the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary, the last third of the 14th century

Madonna with All Saints by Giotto

14th Century Collection: Alphonse III The Benign (1327-1336) presiding the courts held in Montblanc, in 1330

Alphonse III The Benign (1327-1336) presiding the courts held in Montblanc, in 1330. Miniature in Llibre dels Usatges i Constitucions de Catalunya

14th Century Collection: Virgin of the Choir, altarpiece from the monastery. It has been restored several times

Virgin of the Choir, altarpiece from the monastery. It has been restored several times, the last one in 1963

14th Century Collection: The Crucifixion, end of the central street of the Almudaina main altarpiece

The Crucifixion, end of the central street of the Almudaina main altarpiece. Commissioned by the King Peter IV to Ferrer Bassa before his death in 1348 and completed in 1358 by Ramon Destorrents

14th Century Collection: Chapel of Saint Michael or day cell, 1346

Chapel of Saint Michael or day cell, 1346. Oil Paintings by Ferrer i Bassa in the Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes in Barcelona

Chapel of Saint Michael or day cell, oil by Ferrer Bassa, 1346, in the Monastery of Pedralbes

Stained glass window with the rose window of the Monastery of San Cugat del Valles

14th Century Collection: Dream of Life, detail of the mural Triumph of Death, painting in the Cloister

Dream of Life, detail of the mural Triumph of Death, painting in the Cloister Cemetery of Pisa. Facsimile

14th Century Collection: Chronicle of Ioannes ho Skylitzes. Miniature showing the punishment to the accomplices

Chronicle of Ioannes ho Skylitzes. Miniature showing the punishment to the accomplices in the death of the Emperor Leo

Madonna with the Child, by Fra Angelico

14th Century Collection: Baptism of the fishermen, one of the panels of the south gate of the Baptistery of St

Baptism of the fishermen, one of the panels of the south gate of the Baptistery of St. John in the Florence Cathedral, designed by Andrea Pisano

14th Century Collection: Sigena Altarpiece. Table of the Adoration of the Shepherds, 1375

Sigena Altarpiece. Table of the Adoration of the Shepherds, 1375. It comes from the Monastery of Sigena (Huesca)

14th Century Collection: Crucifixion. Mural Painting of 1346 in the Chapel of Saint Michael in the Pedralbes

Crucifixion. Mural Painting of 1346 in the Chapel of Saint Michael in the Pedralbes Monastery of Barcelona

14th Century Collection: Altarpiece of the Holy Sepulchre. Table of the Descent into Limbo. Tempera on wood

Altarpiece of the Holy Sepulchre. Table of the Descent into Limbo. Tempera on wood, 1361, from the Convent of the Holy Sepulchre of Zaragoza

14th Century Collection: Altarpiece of the Transfiguration. Jesus and the Samaritan woman in the Table of the predella

Altarpiece of the Transfiguration. Jesus and the Samaritan woman in the Table of the predella, 1445-1452. Tempera on wood by Bernat Martorell

14th Century Collection: Altarpiece of the Transfiguration, detail Healing the possessed in the Table of the predella

Altarpiece of the Transfiguration, detail Healing the possessed in the Table of the predella, 1445-1452, by Bernat Martorell

14th Century Collection: Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Sculpture in limestone and alabaster with traces of polychrome

Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Sculpture in limestone and alabaster with traces of polychrome and blue and red glasses. Girona, 1326-1328

14th Century Collection: Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Front detail with Saint Narcissus saying Mass between warriors

Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Front detail with Saint Narcissus saying Mass between warriors and an acolyte. Sculpture in limestone and alabaster with traces of polychrome and blue and red glasses

Saint George, central table of a missed altarpiece from the Franciscan Convent of Inca

14th Century Collection: Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas, Saint Claire and Saint Anthony

Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas, Saint Claire and Saint Anthony. Central table with the images of saints, from the church of Saint Nicolauet Vell of Porto Pi

Altarpiece of Saint Lucy and Mary Magdalene

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The 14th century was a time of great exploration and artistic innovation. As Marco Polo embarked on his journey from Venice, the world awaited the discoveries he would make in far-off lands. The Catalan Atlas, created during this period, provided a glimpse into the medieval kingdoms of Spain and Portugal. Meanwhile, in Asia, Phra Mae Thorani's twisting hair unleashed torrents of water, symbolizing the power and unpredictability of nature. This tumultuous scene mirrored the changing political landscape as Angevin kings held territories both in France and Britain. In Europe, artists like Sandro Botticelli captured the essence of springtime in their paintings such as "Primavera. " These masterpieces transported viewers to idyllic landscapes filled with vibrant colors and blooming flowers. Closer to home in England's Derbyshire county stood the iconic Crooked Spire Church overlooking a charming town. Its unique architecture served as a reminder of centuries-old traditions that endured through time. Literature also flourished during this era with tales like "Gawain and the Green Knight" captivating audiences. Sir Gawain faced temptation from Lady Bercilak but ultimately triumphed by beheading his adversary—a testament to chivalry and honor prevailing over darkness. Even religious texts were beautifully illustrated during this period; an exquisite manuscript leaf depicting Nehemias' book showcased French craftsmanship at its finest. As we reflect on these diverse aspects of 14th-century life—exploration, artistry, literature—we gain insight into a world that laid foundations for our modern society while cherishing its rich cultural heritage.