Art of the Middle Ages

Overview

The Hermitage boasts an extensive collection of Middle Age art, spanning ten centuries, from the 5th to the 15th. This episode examines the Romanesque statues of the period, and shows some of the ornate liturgical objects used in the church. Though less prevalent during this period, there are also examples of secular art, such as a bronze statuette of a knight hunting, and armour from the time.