MNAC Online Collections
Collections: Romanesque Art
The Romanesque Art Collection is one of the MNAC’s most emblematic due to its ensemble of mural paintings, the only one of its kind in the world. The paintings, the majority of which came from Romanesque churches of the Pyrenees, were bought and moved to the Museum mainly between 1919 and 1923 in order to prevent them from leaving the region. The collection is made up of works from the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries and comprises richly painted panels (the most numerous and oldest collection from Romanesque Europe); woodcarvings (the Descent from the Cross and Majesty pieces are especially famous); metalwork (of special note are the enamels from Limoges); and stone sculpture.
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Romanesque Art
CIRCLE OF THE MASTER OF PEDRET
End of 11th century – beginning of 12th century
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Romanesque Art
CIRCLE OF THE MASTER OF PEDRET
End of 11th century – beginning of 12th century
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Romanesque Art
ANONYMOUS. CATALONIA. LA SEU D'URGELL WORKSHOP
Altar frontal from La Seu d'Urgell or of the Apostles
Second quarter of 12th century
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Romanesque Art
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Saint John of the Descent from the Cross from Erill la Vall
Second half of 12th century
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News
The MNAC has enabled access to the sign-guides of its 35 masterpieces through its collections website, with the collaboration of Fundación Orange.
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Digitalisation of the graphic work of Marià Fortuny
Thanks to the support of Fundación Telefónica, who have digitalised 2,400 drawings and prints by Marià Fortuny kept in the Cabinet of Drawings and Prints, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya can now present to the public all the work by this artist housed in the Museum. You can begin your virtual visit browsing the side menu or using the advanced search. If you want, you can also read the text by Francesc Quílez, head of the Cabinet, written to accompany this publication of Fortuny's graphic works.
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What are the Online Collections?
The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya houses the world's most important collection of Catalan art. Now, thanks to support from the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade's Plan Avanza, its collections are being made available online too. You can begin your virtual visit exploring the Masterpieces, browsing the side menu or using the advanced search.
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