This article features 10 of the most famous Gothic art. Gothic art was a style of medieval art that developed in Northern France out of Romanesque art in the 12th century AD.
Scepter of Charles V
Scepter of Charles V is a symbolic scepter produced during 1364 and 1380. This object is termed as one of the rare objects of coronation that can be viewed at the Louvre museum. This scepter is of Coronation of Charles V.
The Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych by Jan van Eyck
The Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych are two small paintings produced between 1430 and 1440. Many areas in this painting consist of unidentified followers or members of his workshop. It can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
Virgin and Child from the Sainte-Chapelle
Virgin and Child from the Sainte-Chapelle is an ivory sculpture produced during 1260 and 1270. This sculpture is unquestionably the most beautiful piece of ronde-bosse (in the round) ivory carving ever made. It can be viewed at The Louvre in Paris.
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Vincent of Saragossa and the History of His Relics
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Vincent of Saragossa and the History of His Relics is a painting produced on a stainless glass between 1245 and 1247. Originally, this was a part of two large paintings depicting the martyrdom of the deacon.
Decretals of Gratian
Decretals of Gratian is a collection of Canon law compiled and written during 12th century. This Gothic manuscript is also known as the Concordia discordantium canonum or Concordantia discordantium canonum or simply as the Decretum.
Reims Cathedral
Reims Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church located in Reims, France. This church is built in a high Gothic style and the king of france were crowned at the seat of the Archdiocese of Reims. The Cathedral receives at least one million visitors annually.
Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico
Coronation of the Virgin is a painting produced by Fra Angelico in 1432. In early gothic period, Coronation of mary was one of the common sujects among artist. This painting can be viewed at Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
American Gothic by Grant Wood
American Gothic is a painting produced by Grant Wood in 1930. This painting was painted when Wood got inspiration from American Gothic House and the kind of people that could probably live inside the house.
Ognissanti Madonna by Giotto di Bondone
Ognissanti Madonna is a painting produced by Giotto di Bondone in 1310. This painting is also known by the name Ognissanti Madonna. In this painting, Christ Child is being seated on the Virgin Mary Lap with saints and angels surrounding them.
The Rucellai Madonna by Duccio di Buoninsegna
The Rucellai Madonna is a painting produced by Duccio di Buoninsegna in 1285. This painting depicts the Virgin and the Child together sitting on a golden background and surrounded by angels. The painting can be viewed at Uffizi Gallery.
[html_block id=”9474″]