Medieval Era

The medieval period was greatly influenced by the Christian church. Most of the paintings and artwork were created to help tell a biblical story or promote the church. In these paintings the holy figures are almost always in white or have a gold ring around their head to symbolize a halo.

Madonna and Child with Saints by Buoninsegna; 1300; Siena; kingsacademy.com

Garden of Eden; unknown German artist; 1410; Frankfurt, Germany; elara-elara.blogspot.com

The Hours of Catherine of Cleves; unknown artist know was master Of the Catherine of Cleves;1440; Netherlands; metalommetalblog.blogspot.com