A Romanesque Fresco in Auxerre Cathedral
Don Denny
The ceiling fresco in the crypt of Auxerre Cathedral, representing Christ on horseback, has been dated at both beginning and middle 12th century. It is here ca. 1100, during time Bishop Humbaut; bishops who succeeded Humbaut adhered to Cistercian austerity can scarcely be thought have commissioned this monumental painting. painting expresses ideals First Crusade, which was great interest Humbaud.
Gesta