A Medieval Marble Relief of Royal Couple, ca. late 14th century or later Funerary & Religious Equipment Fremantle – Finalist

Fremantle – Finalist

since the late 1970s

4 cm)Provenance: Private collection of Curtis Brown

and sound were considered divine

and flax were used to bind the whole together

A Medieval Marble Relief of Royal Couple, ca. late 14th century or later Funerary & Religious Equipment Fremantle – FinalistMedieval European tombs drew inspiration from earlier Roman and Etruscan sculptural traditions. Some individuals were buried in sarcophagi with effigy lids, similar to Etruscan practices, depicting the deceased as if awaiting their ascent to Heaven. Others featured elaborately decorated tombs, complete with relief panels and freestanding effigy sculptures of the deceased, often surrounded by mourners or entire families kneeling in prayer. Intricate