An Early Funerary Portrait from the Medieval Abbey at Farfa
Charles B. McClendon
The Italian monastery of Farfa was without doubt one the great abbeys medieval Europe; yet surprisingly little is known about its physical remains or artistic production. However, a fresco, visible today in abbey church and representing funerary portrait an abbot, can be shown to date late eighth century on both historical stylistic grounds, thereby serving as example painting during most formative stages Carolingian art. close relationship this fresco works art central Italy north Alps provides some idea cultural exchange involved development role may have played it.
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