Monreale Collection

CREATION OF HEAVEN. The creation of heaven and the stars. Mosaic, late 12th century, from the Monreale Cathedral, Sicily

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Designs from mosaics and marble pavements in Rome, Venice, Ravenna and Monreale

Cathedral of Monreale, Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Cathedral of Monreale, Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Panorama of Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: panorama of Monreale, which is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, in Sicily, southern Italy. It is located on the slope of Monte Caputo

Italy, Sicily, Palermo, Monreale, Monreale Cathedral interior, Christ Pantocrator

Monreale Cathedral, Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The cloister of the Benedictine Abbey

Monreale, Sicily. The cloister of the Benedictine Abbey next to the cathedral

Cloister, Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily, Italy

Monreale Cathedral roof, Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Monreale, Sicily, Italy

Monreale, Sicily, Italy, Victorian period

Monreale Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, early 1900s

Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, early 1900s

Lazarus on his deathbed, from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, 12th century
6166290 Lazarus on his deathbed, from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, 12th century; Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The Cloister of the Benedectine monastery (XII century): the Western side of capital N8
6166291 The Cloister of the Benedectine monastery (XII century): the Western side of capital N8 (While the soul of the poor man approaches heaven securely in the bosom of Abraham)

Adam rests in the Earthly Paradise, Old Testament Cycle-The Earthly Paradise, Byzantine, XII-XIII century (mosaic)
6166387 Adam rests in the Earthly Paradise, Old Testament Cycle-The Earthly Paradise, Byzantine, XII-XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova)

The construction of the Tower of Babel, Cycle of the Old Testament - The Great Flood, Byzantine mosaics
6166375 The construction of the Tower of Babel, Cycle of the Old Testament - The Great Flood, Byzantine mosaics, XII - XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine

Jesus brings back to life the widows son, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ
6166235 Jesus brings back to life the widows son, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ, XII-XIII centuries (mosaic) by Byzantine

Apsidal arch: Prophet Samuel, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic)
6166454 Apsidal arch: Prophet Samuel, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Apsidal arch: King Salomon, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic)
6166453 Apsidal arch: King Salomon, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Apsidal arch: King David, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic)
6166451 Apsidal arch: King David, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Apsidal arch: Prophet Elijah, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic)
6166450 Apsidal arch: Prophet Elijah, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Apse: Saint Daniel, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic)
6166468 Apse: Saint Daniel, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Apsidal arch: Prophet GIdeon, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic)
6166455 Apsidal arch: Prophet GIdeon, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

transept: the royal throne and the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II crowned by Christ (mosaic)
6166437 transept: the royal throne and the Byzantine mosaic which depicts King William II crowned by Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova)

St. Peter on the throne, Byzantine mosaic, XII-XIII centuries in the Southern transept (mosaic)
6166415 St. Peter on the throne, Byzantine mosaic, XII-XIII centuries in the Southern transept (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Monreale. The Cloisters (colour litho)
3105359 Monreale. The Cloisters (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monreale. The Cloisters)

Tile depicting "The Cavalcade of Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar"(scene of the New Testament)
6166502 Tile depicting " The Cavalcade of Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar" (scene of the New Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano

Tile depicting "Two Prophets: Daniel and Amos"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166497 Tile depicting " Two Prophets: Daniel and Amos" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Tile depicting "Noah cultivating the Vineyard"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166487 Tile depicting " Noah cultivating the Vineyard" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Tile depicting "Cain and Abel"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166484 Tile depicting " Cain and Abel" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The gate
6166474 The gate by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: The gate is signed " Bonanno civis pisanus")

Tile depicting "Abraham, Isaac and Jacob"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166492 Tile depicting " Abraham, Isaac and Jacob" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Detail of Polygonal pyx in gilded and embossed silver, XVI century
6166405 Detail of Polygonal pyx in gilded and embossed silver, XVI century by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Diocesan Museum, Duomo Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Duomo di Monreale)

The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting "The Kiss of Judas"(scene of the New Testament)
6166512 The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting " The Kiss of Judas" (scene of the New Testament) by Pisano

The expulsion from the Earthly Paradise, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise
6166389 The expulsion from the Earthly Paradise, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine

Noah has the animals loaded onto the Ark. Old Testament Cycle - The Great Flood, Byzantine mosaics
6166371 Noah has the animals loaded onto the Ark. Old Testament Cycle - The Great Flood, Byzantine mosaics, 12th-13th centuries (mosaic) by Byzantine

The original sin, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII sec (mosaic)
6166360 The original sin, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII sec (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

St Cassius and St Casto before the Emperor, Byzantine mosaic, XII-XIII century, on the counter-facade (mosaic)
6166327 St Cassius and St Casto before the Emperor, Byzantine mosaic, XII-XIII century, on the counter-facade (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova)

Jesus rescueing St Peter from the waves, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ
6166229 Jesus rescueing St Peter from the waves, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ, XII-XIII centuries (mosaic) by Byzantine

The labours and the work of Adam and Eve, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise
6166390 The labours and the work of Adam and Eve, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine

Isaac and Esau, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Abraham, XII-XIII century (mosaic)
6166364 Isaac and Esau, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Abraham, XII-XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Jesus healing Simons mother in law from fever, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ
6166238 Jesus healing Simons mother in law from fever, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ, XII-XIII centuries (mosaic) by Byzantine

Apse: Announcing Angel, Byzantine mosaic with a golden background in the tympanum of the apse (mosaic)
6166445 Apse: Announcing Angel, Byzantine mosaic with a golden background in the tympanum of the apse (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Wooden and gilded pastiglia reliquary box (mixed media)
6166398 Wooden and gilded pastiglia reliquary box (mixed media) by French School, (13th century); Diocesan Museum, Duomo Monreale, Sicily

Apse: Saint or Theologian, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic)
6166460 Apse: Saint or Theologian, byzantine school mosaic with a golden background (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Monreale, a true masterpiece of heaven's creation. Adorned with stunning mosaics dating back to the late 12th century, this magnificent Cathedral in Sicily, Italy transports you to an ethereal world. Designed by Owen Jones in Byzantine style, every inch of a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and artistic brilliance. Step into Santa Maria La Nuova Duomo and be captivated by its cloisters and mesmerizing mosaics that tell stories of ancient times. As you wander through the central nave, you'll feel as if you've entered a celestial realm where stars twinkle above your head. The Victorian period left its mark on Monreale too, adding another layer of charm to this architectural wonder. Immerse yourself in the rich history and grandeur that surrounds Monreale Cathedral - a true gem nestled in Palermo's enchanting landscape. Let your imagination soar as you explore Monreale's timeless beauty; it will leave an indelible impression on your soul.