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Leafromanesque Collection

"Discover the intricate beauty architecture across Italy's historic churches and basilicas

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Right-hand door of the facade of the Cathedral of Sainte Madelaine of Vezelay

Right-hand door of the facade of the Cathedral of Sainte Madelaine of Vezelay France Vezelay Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Capital with Moses in front of the burning bush in the church of Saint-Madeleine in Vezelay

Capital with Moses in front of the burning bush in the church of Saint-Madeleine in Vezelay France Vezelay Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Column with centaur, church of Saint-Madeleine, Vezelay

Column with centaur, church of Saint-Madeleine, Vezelay France Vezelay, Church of Saint-Madeleine Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: One of the capitals of the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa

One of the capitals of the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa Pisa San Piero a Grado, church Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: A capital inside the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa

A capital inside the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa Pisa San Piero a Grado, church Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: One of the capitals at the base of the cross vault of the Cathedral of Pisa

One of the capitals at the base of the cross vault of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Capital of the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence in Viterbo

Capital of the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence in Viterbo. Viterbo Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Lunette decorated with bas-relief portraying the Archangel St

Lunette decorated with bas-relief portraying the Archangel St. Micheal, detail of the right portal of the Church of St. Michele in Pavia Pavia High Relief, Low Relief, Basrelief Romanesque

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Capital of the portico of the Abbey of S. Clemente in Casauria, Torre De Passeri

Capital of the portico of the Abbey of S. Clemente in Casauria, Torre De Passeri. The capitals are finely sculpted with a vegetal decoration

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Detail of the right portal and sculpted faade with a high relief of the Archangel Michael

Detail of the right portal and sculpted faade with a high relief of the Archangel Michael. Some other decorative elements of the same faade, consisting of human figures

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Frieze with Mystic Lamb. 'Bruna' sanctuary near the Ritaldi Castel (San Giovanni Castle)

Frieze with Mystic Lamb. "Bruna" sanctuary near the Ritaldi Castel (San Giovanni Castle) Spoleto Ritaldi Castel, "Bruna" sanctuary Frieze Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Sculpted capital with angels in the main nave of the Basilica of Aquileia

Sculpted capital with angels in the main nave of the Basilica of Aquileia. Aquileia Basilica, mainn nave Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Detail of a capital in the crypt of the Basilica of San Nicola, in Bari, Puglia

Detail of a capital in the crypt of the Basilica of San Nicola, in Bari, Puglia Bari Basilica of San Nicola, crypt Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Fragment of an ambo belonging to the Church of S.Maria Forisportam, Lucca

Fragment of an ambo belonging to the Church of S.Maria Forisportam, Lucca. The fragment may have been part of the enclosure of the choir of the church

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Sculpted capital with a male head, preserved in the main nave of the Basilica of Aquileia

Sculpted capital with a male head, preserved in the main nave of the Basilica of Aquileia. Aquileia Basilica, main nave Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Detail of a sculpted capital in the Church of Santa Fosca, Torcello

Detail of a sculpted capital in the Church of Santa Fosca, Torcello. Venice Torcello, Church of Santa Fosca Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Detail of a capital and part of the frieze, above the portal of the facade of St Antimo Abbey near

Detail of a capital and part of the frieze, above the portal of the facade of St Antimo Abbey near Siena, in Tuscany Siena St Antimo Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: One of the capitals in the crypt of the Basilica of San Nicola, in Bari, Puglia

One of the capitals in the crypt of the Basilica of San Nicola, in Bari, Puglia Bari Basilica of San Nicola, crypt Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Statue fragments depicting the Last Judgment and keystones; from the French School

Statue fragments depicting the Last Judgment and keystones; from the French School, in the Muse National du Moyen ge de Cluny, in Paris France Paris, Muse National du Moyen ge de Cluny Statue

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Some capitals of the cloister of the Cathedral of Monreale

Some capitals of the cloister of the Cathedral of Monreale Monreale Cathedral, Cloister Capital, Column Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: A capital; Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on the Island of Torcello, Venice

A capital; Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on the Island of Torcello, Venice Venice Island of Torcello, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Capital with acanthus leaves and volutes; Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on the Island of

Capital with acanthus leaves and volutes; Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on the Island of Torcello, Venice Venice Island of Torcello, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Capital Romanesque

Background imageLeafromanesque Collection: Two capitals belonging to a door on the faade of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice

Two capitals belonging to a door on the faade of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca



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"Discover the intricate beauty architecture across Italy's historic churches and basilicas. Marvel at the capital inside the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Admire the finely sculpted capitals with vegetal decorations at the base of the cross vault in the Cathedral of Pisa. Immerse yourself in awe as you gaze upon the captivating capital of Saint Lawrence in Viterbo's Cathedral. Take a closer look at the detailed lunette adorned with a bas-relief portraying Archangel St. Michael, found on the right portal of St. Michele Church in Pavia. Explore further to find more artistic treasures like the beautifully carved capitals and frieze depicting masks and plants at S. Clemente Abbey in Casauria. Step into history as you observe every intricacy on display, from high reliefs featuring Archangel Michael to medieval bestiary figures adorning San Michele Church's façade in Pavia. Uncover hidden gems such as mystical lamb friezes within Bruna Sanctuary near Ritaldi Castel. Continue your journey through time by visiting Basilica of Aquileia where angel-adorned capitals grace its main nave while another capital showcases an intriguing male head sculpture. Delve deeper into Italy's rich architectural heritage by exploring crypts like that found beneath Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, where captivating capitals await discovery. Lastly, marvel at fragments like those from S. Maria Forisportam Church's ambo enclosure preserved at Lucca's National Museum Villa Guinigi—a testament to timeless artistry. "