On the island of Giske, north of Ålesund, stands a well-built twelfth-century church of white marble that was founded by a prominent nobleman. From this church stems a three-figure Romanesque Calvary group that, despite its battered state, still betrays its remarkable artistic quality. The original polychromy, the cross and arms of the Christ figure, as…Continue reading 5 Calvary Group from Giske
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25 Double-Winged Altarpiece from Uggdal
Together with the winged altarpiece from Austevoll (MA 283), this example from Uggdal (formerly Opdal) on the island of Tysnes is preserved in its entirety. The central chest shows a relief group representing the Coronation of the Virgin Mary by Christ (left) and God the Father (right), with the Holy Spirit appearing in the shape…Continue reading 25 Double-Winged Altarpiece from Uggdal
10 Tabernacle Shrine from Granvin
All entirely preserved tabernacle shrines in Norway date from the late Middle Ages. Most feature painted representations on the insides of the wings instead of relief figures, as was common in older shrines. Late medieval shrines often carry painted figurations also on the outsides, whereas most older shrines were only painted in one or two…Continue reading 10 Tabernacle Shrine from Granvin