Doors

Art Historical Context

Step through a portal to 15th-century France with these impressive oak doors, crafted by an unknown artisan around the late Middle Ages. Standing nearly eight feet tall and four feet wide, their robust dimensions (96 x 47 in.) speak to their original purpose as grand architectural elements, likely guarding an entrance to a church, abbey, or noble residence. Made from durable oak—a favored wood for its strength and workability—these doors exemplify the fine woodwork traditions of medieval Europe, now classified as furniture in The Cloisters collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the ...