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 Portable Altar with Scenes of the Life of Christ](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_53.77_3Qtr_DD_T08.jpg)
Portable Altar with Scenes of the Life of Christ
11th-12th century (Medieval)
53.77
On view
![Image for The Mondsee Gospels and Treasure Binding with the Evangelists and Crucifixion](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CPS_W.8.binding_Fp_DD.jpg)
The Mondsee Gospels and Treasure Binding with the Evangelists and Crucifixion
11th-12th century with later additions and alterations (Medieval)
W.8
On view
![Image for Panel from a Torah Ark Door](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS4_64.181_DD_AT23_42845-tms.jpg)
Panel from a Torah Ark Door
11th century with later carving and paint (Medieval)
64.181
On view
![Image for Reliquary Panel of the Triumphant Christ](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL1_57.519_Fnt_TR_T97.jpg)
Reliquary Panel of the Triumphant Christ
Panel: late 11th century; Frame: 13th century (Medieval)
57.519
On view