of the Master Pedret and are said to be examples of the early Catalan school. Stylistically their frescoes are linked to similar Italian artwork and show signs of early Byzantine iconography as well as illusionism. The parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins found in Pedret is related to earlier religious illustrations such as Coemiterious Maius and the Rossano Gospels. In the parable, those who are wise and have kept their torches lit are received by the Bridegroom, whereas those who are foolish and who have let their torches become extinguished have been excluded from Paradise. This is in reference to Judgment Day where only those who are prepared will be able to enter the Lord's house. This particular parable seems to have become extremely popular around the eleventh century. Personification of the Church appears to be influenced by Mozarabic liturgy, whereas reference to the ten virgins is found in other liturgies. Notes References Klein, P.K. The Romanesque in Catalonia, The Art of Medieval Spain A.D. 500-1200, New York, 1993. External links Painting found on MNAC website MNAC Google Art Project YouTube MNAC-Southern apse from Pedret 11th-century paintings 12th-century paintings Romanesque paintings Pedret Paintings in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya