Patrons and Choir Stalls in the Middle Ages (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004726352)

Explore the intricate beauty and historical significance of choir stalls in this groundbreaking collection of essays. Choir stalls were not just functional furnishings but key elements of medieval church interiors, adorned with carvings depicting religious scenes, animals, and symbolic motifs. This volume uniquely examines the role of patrons--both ecclesiastical and secular--who commissioned these masterpieces, highlighting the collaboration between woodcarvers and their sponsors. With a broad geographical and chronological scope, this collection offers fresh insights into the artistry and patronage behind choir stalls, making it essential reading for art historians, medievalists, and anyone fascinated by sacred art and architecture.
Contributors are Joanne Allen, Cécile Meneau d'Anterroches, Frédéric Billiet, Louise Bourdua, María Teresa Chicote Pompanin, Juliana Dresvina, Ángel Fuentes Ortiz, Lorenzo Mascheretti, Willy Piron, Barbara Spanjol-Pandelo, Maria Dolores Teijeira Pablos, Christel Theunissen, Fernando Villaseñor Sebastián ⁺, and Ingrid van Woudenberg.

Author: Barbara Spanjol-Pandelo
ISBN-10: 9004726357
ISBN-13: 9789004726352
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 07/31/2025
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover