ARTH 204 Midterm (5/-)

Question 1

Franks Casket, Weyland the Smith and Adoration of the Magi

Answer 1

Franks Casket, Weyland the Smith and Adoration of the Magi
Whale bone
first half of 8th c.
British Museum, London

Question 2

Medallion with the bust of Christ (Cumberland Medallion)

Answer 2

Medallion with the bust of Christ (Cumberland Medallion)
from the Guelf Treasure, Wessaraum, Germany.
Cloisonné enamel on gold and copper
late 8th c.
The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Question 3

Crucifixion
Illustration in the Gellone Sacramentary,

Answer 3

Crucifixion
Illustration in the Gellone Sacramentary
MS lat. 12048, fol. 143v
ink on vellum
ca. 790
BnF, Paris

Question 4

Maiestas Domini, Altar Frontal of Duke Ratchis,

Answer 4

Duke Ratchis (patron)
Maiestas Domini, Altar Frontal of Duke Ratchis
Marble
731-744
Museo del Duomo, Cividale.

Question 5

Palace Chapel (cappella palatina) of Charlemagne

Answer 5

Odo of Metz (architect)
Palace Chapel (cappella palatina) of Charlemagne
interior view (19th-20th c. restorations)
798
Aachen.

Question 6

Throne of Charlemagne

Answer 6

Charlemagne (patron)
Throne of Charlemagne
marble
ca. 798
Palace Chapel , Aachen.