England, France, and Tyrol

Souls saved from the jaws of hell, a tame unicorn, and more.

1400 - 1500 (Renaissance)

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Snakes, frogs, and lizards, oh my!

Christine de Pizan was an author and intellectual and wasn't afraid to show the strength of women in the early 15th century.

This panel has one foot in the medieval tradition, but Christ’s body and the cleric’s face point to a new realism.

Straight from the monster’s mouth! Christ leads the way as Adam and Eve escape the jaws of Hell.

This “total work of art” unites sculpture, painting, and architecture—and connects real space to a visionary realm.

This is a creature so pure it can’t be caught—maybe that’s why the meaning of the tapestry eludes us.