Medieval Europe
The period known as the Middle Ages extends from the fourth to the end of the fourteenth century, or from the disintegration of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance in western Europe. Spanning the medieval world from the eastern Mediterranean to western Europe, the medieval art collection features a wide range of remarkable objects, including metalwork, sculpture, stained glass, icons, and other paintings. The Walters maintains particularly strong holdings of ivories, enamels, liturgical vessels, reliquaries, early Byzantine silver, and Ethiopian Christian art.
The period known as the Middle Ages extends from the fourth to the end of the fourteenth century, or from the disintegration of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance in western Europe. Spanning the medieval world from the eastern Mediterranean to western Europe, the medieval art collection features a wide range of remarkable objects, including metalwork, sculpture, stained glass, icons, and other paintings. The Walters maintains particularly strong holdings of ivories, enamels, liturgical vessels, reliquaries, early Byzantine silver, and Ethiopian Christian art.
![Image for Shrine of Saint Amandus](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL1_53.9_3Qtr_TR_T97.jpg)
Shrine of Saint Amandus
early 13th century, with later additions (Medieval)
53.9
On view
![Image for Pilgrimage Flask from the Shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_55.99_Fnt_DD_T10.jpg)
Pilgrimage Flask from the Shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury
13th century (Medieval)
55.99
On view
![Image for Pilgrim Medallion with Christ, Angels, Apostles, and Saints](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_47.5_Fnt_DD_T11.jpg)
Pilgrim Medallion with Christ, Angels, Apostles, and Saints
13th century (Medieval)
47.5
On view
![Image for Reliquary Shrine with Scenes from the Life of Christ](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL1_44.247_3Qtr_TR_C82II.jpg)
Reliquary Shrine with Scenes from the Life of Christ
ca. 1230-50 (Medieval)
44.247
On view
![Image for Choirmaster's Crozier with Saints Valerie, Martial, and Michael](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_53.83_Fnt_DD_T07.jpg)
Choirmaster's Crozier with Saints Valerie, Martial, and Michael
mid 13th century (Medieval)
53.83
On view
![Image for Reliquary Shrine with Scenes from the Life of Christ](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_44.4_3Qtr_DD_T07-2.jpg)
Reliquary Shrine with Scenes from the Life of Christ
mid 13th century (Medieval)
44.4
On view