Tents, especially Islamic tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges and the most sought-after spoils on ...
Gigante's research, published today in The Burlington Magazine, also suggests that a high-profile figure such as Pope Innocent IV—who gifted several precious textiles to the Benedictine convent ...
A 700-year-old fresco discovered in the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine in Ferrara, Italy, reveals that luxurious Islamic tents were used to conceal altars in medieval European churches, ...
Gigante's research, published today in The Burlington Magazine, also suggests that a high-profile figure such as Pope Innocent IV—who gifted several precious textiles to the Benedictine convent church ...
Century Christian Fresco Covered by Islamic 'Altar Tent' Discovered, May Have Been a Trophy Seized From Battle Islam and ...
The church over time advanced to Cathedral of Milan (Saint Mary Major) to which in 1251 Pope Innocent IV granted in perpetuity a plenary indulgence for those who visit the Cathedral of Milan on the ...
Gigante’s research, published in The Burlington Magazine, also suggests that a high-profile figure such as Pope Innocent IV – who gifted several precious textiles to the Benedictine convent church of ...
Thomas declined Pope Innocent IV‘s offer to appoint him abbot of Monte Cassino so that he could follow Albert to Cologne, where had been appointed in 1248. Thomas remained in Cologne until 1252, ...