This English miniature from the twelfth century depicts the return of Saint Cuthbert, and of two of his brother monks, from the land of the

The Jesse tree is a symbolic figure that appeared in the late 11th century in manuscripts illustrated with miniatures. It was then picked up in stained glass

A young ornamental ironworker who already was somewhat famous, Quentin Massys (1466–1530) turned instead to painting for the sake of love. In fact, since the