Medieval Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 6,900 artworks
The Medieval Art collection encompasses European art from the 4th through the 16th century, including masterworks of metalwork, enamel, ivory carving, stained glass, and sculpture. The collection illuminates the artistic achievements of the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe.
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Featured Artworks
Saint Stephen
Hans Leinberger
ca. 1525–30
Saint Margaret of Antioch
ca. 1475
Courtiers in a Rose Garden: A Lady and Two Gentlemen
ca. 1440–50
Virgin and Child
Claus de Werve
ca. 1415–17
Tapestry with the Annunciation
ca. 1410–20
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
early 15th century
Crib of the Infant Jesus
15th century
Tomb Effigy Bust of Marie de France (1327-41), daughter of Charles IV of France and Jeanne d'Evreux
Jean de Liège
ca. 1381
Bowl with a Horseman Spearing a Serpent
late 1300s or early 1400s
Reliquary Statuette of Saint Christopher
ca. 1375–1425
Mirror Case
1350–75
Plaque with the Descent from the Cross
ca. 1320–40
Box with Romance Scenes
ca. 1310–30
The Visitation
Master Heinrich of Constance
ca. 1310–20
Lectern for the Reading of the Gospels with the Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist
Giovanni Pisano
ca. 1301, with later additions
Booklet with Scenes of the Passion
ca. 1300 (carving); ca. 1310–20 (painting)
Virgin of the Annunciation
ca. 1300–1310
Shrine of the Virgin
ca. 1300
Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal
ca. 1270–80
Relief of the Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
1264–88
Crucified Christ
ca. 1260–80
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Vincent of Saragossa and the History of His Relics
ca. 1245–47
Aquamanile in the Form of a Mounted Knight
ca. 1250
Tabernacle of Cherves
ca. 1220–1230
Reliquary Bust of Saint Yrieix
ca. 1220–40, with later grill
Chasse with the Crucifixion and Christ in Majesty
ca. 1180–90
Virgin and Child in Majesty
ca. 1175–1200
Reliquary Casket with Scenes from the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket
ca. 1173–80
Game Piece with a Scene from the Life of Apollonius of Tyre
ca. 1170
Angels Swinging Censers
ca. 1170
Column Statue of a King
ca. 1150–60
Chasse of Champagnat
ca. 1150
Processional Cross
ca. 1150–75
Head of King David
ca. 1145
Plaque with the Journey to Emmaus and Noli Me Tangere
ca. 1115–20
Plaque with Agnus Dei on a Cross between Emblems of the Four Evangelists
1000–1050
Processional Cross
ca. 1000–1050
Plaque with Christ Receiving Magdeburg Cathedral from Emperor Otto I
ca. 962–968
Icon with the Crucifixion
mid-10th century
The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke
early 9th century
Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath
629–30
Pectoral with Coins and Pseudo-Medallion
ca. 539–50
Fragment of a Floor Mosaic with a Personification of Ktisis
500–550, with modern restoration
Medallion with a Portrait of Gennadios
250–300
Jaharis Byzantine Lectionary
ca. 1100
Tip of a Pointer
1080–1150
Doorway from the Church of San Nicolò, San Gemini
carved 1000s, assembled 1100s or 1200s
Square-Headed Bow Brooch
500–600