Knotwork Collection

Discover the timeless allure of Knotwork artistry, a captivating artistic tradition that spans continents and centuries. From the intricate St

Knotwork Collection: Detail of a pillar showing the months October to December, calendar of the season

Detail of a pillar showing the months October to December, calendar of the season
XIR86212 Detail of a pillar showing the months October to December, calendar of the season, 12th century (stone) (detail of 86211); Musee Saint-Marc, Souvigny

Knotwork Collection: St Cassians Font a62_02913

St Cassians Font a62_02913
ST CASSIANs CHURCH, CHADDESLEY CORBETT, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE. The Norman font in St Cassians Church, decoratively carved with dragons and interlaced bands

Knotwork Collection: Mosaic detail DP220994

Mosaic detail DP220994
Great Witcombe Roman Villa, Great Witcombe, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Detail of a mosaic pavement on the villa site, showing part of the decorative border

Knotwork Collection: Textile fragment from the Dalmatic of San Valerius (silk

Textile fragment from the Dalmatic of San Valerius (silk
3737709 Textile fragment from the Dalmatic of San Valerius (silk, gilt animal substrate around a silk core) by Spanish School, (13th century); 7.6x12.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Knotwork Collection: Carolingian Pillar, c. 758 (photo)

Carolingian Pillar, c. 758 (photo)
XIR160141 Carolingian Pillar, c.758 (photo) by French School, (8th century); Abbaye Saint-Pierre, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Burgundy

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Discover the timeless allure of Knotwork artistry, a captivating artistic tradition that spans continents and centuries. From the intricate St. Cassian's Font A62_02913, to the mesmerizing mosaic detail DP220994, this ancient art form weaves a tale of connection across cultures and eras. Witness the gold on paper Qur'an from Mesopotamia, dated 17 Ramadan AH 599 / 6 June 1203, where intricate knots adorn sacred texts. Explore the silk textile fragment from the Dalmatic of San Valerius, showcasing the delicate elegance in European textiles. Delve into the captivating world of Eel's 1878 lithograph, where knots intertwine in a mesmerizing dance of lines. Lastly, marvel at the geometric ceramic tiles in Portugal's Sintra National Palace, The Magpie Room, where the timeless beauty continues to inspire and intrigue.