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Altar depicting scenes from the life of St Martin of Tours
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Altar depicting scenes from the life of St Martin of Tours
Altar frontal depicting scenes from the life of Saint Martin of Tours. Romanesque style. Lleida workshop. Polychromed board. Santa Maria de Palau de Rialb (Lleida province, Catalonia, Spain). Last third of the 13th century. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019
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1. Title: "The Venerable Life of Saint Martin of Tours: A Romanesque Altar Frontal Narrative from the Workshop of Lleida, Catalonia" This evocative altar frontal, hailing from the last third of the 13th century, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Middle Ages in Europe. Created in the Romanesque style, it was crafted in the Lleida workshop of Catalonia, Spain, and is now proudly displayed at the Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. The altar frontal, which measures approximately 120 cm x 160 cm, is a polychromed board that vividly depicts scenes from the life of Saint Martin of Tours. Known for his legendary acts of charity and conversion, Martin was a renowned bishop in the early Christian Church, born in present-day Hungary but later becoming a prominent figure in the Roman Empire. The altar frontal consists of four antipendia, or panels, which showcase various episodes from Saint Martin's life. The central panel illustrates the famous story of Martin cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar, an act of kindness that ultimately led to the conversion of the beggar, who was actually an angel in disguise. The other panels depict Saint Martin riding horseback, encountering the devil, and being presented with a horse by an angel. The intricate details of the woodworking, the use of polychromy, and the expressive figures all contribute to the altar frontal's captivating beauty and historical significance. This masterpiece not only showcases the artistic prowess of the Lleida workshop but also serves as a visual narrative of the life of a venerated saint, whose influence continues to resonate in the annals of Christian history.
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