Abiud 1195–1205 French This panel, one of a series depicting Hebrew prophets, decorated the upper level (clerestory) of the monastic church in Braine near the cathedral town of Soissons. The large figure style was appropriate for the height. The strong saturated colors and linear modeling that enliven the presentation characterize painting from this region. Records of the abbey name Agnes of Braine (d. 1204), sister-in-law of King Louis VII, as its founder. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2985. The Prophet Abiud Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We'r


Abiud 1195–1205 French This panel, one of a series depicting Hebrew prophets, decorated the upper level (clerestory) of the monastic church in Braine near the cathedral town of Soissons. The large figure style was appropriate for the height. The strong saturated colors and linear modeling that enliven the presentation characterize painting from this region. Records of the abbey name Agnes of Braine (d. 1204), sister-in-law of King Louis VII, as its founder. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2985. The Prophet Abiud Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Abiud 463689


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Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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