Fragment

Art Historical Context

This captivating stone fragment, dating to around 1130–40, hails from Catalonia and exemplifies the robust architectural sculpture of the Romanesque era. Carved from stone and measuring 15¼ x 12¼ inches, it once formed part of a larger ecclesiastical structure, such as a church portal, capital, or frieze—common features in medieval Catalan monasteries and cathedrals. Acquired as part of The Cloisters in 1925, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Cloisters, a branch dedicated to medieval European art, transporting visitors back to a time when stone masons crafted enduring symbols ...