When looking at medieval art, it is important to recognize that the objects in a modern exhibition are taken out of their original context. Unlike much of the art produced in the intervening centuries ...

St. Margaret of Cortona’s story sounds surprisingly modern: cohabitation, heartbreak, single motherhood — and yet, her ...

Worship of the saints was a central belief of the medieval church. But not all saints had equal importance. The appeal of some was universal and they were revered right across Christendom.

A joint program co-curated by Case Western Reserve University distinguished professor of humanities and medieval art history Elina Gertsman and CMA’s curator of medieval art Gerhard Lutz, ...

There are few institutions of higher learning in America with the wealth of resources and talent devoted to medieval and early modern studies as Saint Louis University. The Center for Medieval and ...

The back is decorated with a crucifix design. The medieval church encouraged pilgrimage and pilgrims wanted to benefit from the power of the saints. This badge is evidence of a community of ...

The back is decorated with a crucifix design. The medieval church encouraged pilgrimage and pilgrims wanted to benefit from the power of the saints. This badge is evidence of a community of ...