THE WYVERN COLLECTION

This catalogue of the Wyvern sculpture collection, which is not open to the public, comprises outstanding European sculptures of the medieval period, as well as some Late Antique and Byzantine pieces and related works of the post-medieval era. Objects are made fro m wood, stone (including alabaster and marble) and terracotta. Also included are medieval works of art in metal, mostly consisting o f crucifix figures (corpora), and other functional metalware such as aquamanilia (water vessels for the washing of hands) and candle sticks. ...[Llegir més]