Friday, November 26, 2010

The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy

Click here to view individual mourners
I find myself drawn to the peacefulness of medieval settings. When I travel my favourite resting place after a long day of walking is in an ancient church or castle. The tombs of Phillip the Bold and John the Fearless are installed in the Musee des Beaux Arts in Dijon, France. This website features the mourners from the tomb of John the Fearless - Jean sans Peur. Each sculpture is an individualized masterpiece of medieval devotion.
Read more about The Mourners

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