Between León and the Levant: The Infanta Sanchaâs Altar as Material Evidence for Medieval History
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In the Museo de la Real Colegiata de San Isidoro in León, Spain, an intriguing portable altar is on display. Its multicolored stone and long inscription detailing the material objects enshrined within invite an analysis of the artwork in terms of materiality and mobility. This article addresses the multiple questions raised by the altar, shifting away from a straightforward interpretation of patronage by Sancha of León-Castilla (ca. 1095â1159), whose name is inscribed on its face. Conceptualizing the altar as a multilayered object that can be placed within Sanchaâs network of connections facilitates our understanding of this exotic artifact between León and the Levant.
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Between León and the Levant: The Infanta Sanchaâs Altar as Material Evidence for Medieval History
In: Medieval EncountersSearch for other papers by Jitske Jasperse in
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Abstract
In the Museo de la Real Colegiata de San Isidoro in León, Spain, an intriguing portable altar is on display. Its multicolored stone and long inscription detailing the material objects enshrined within invite an analysis of the artwork in terms of materiality and mobility. This article addresses the multiple questions raised by the altar, shifting away from a straightforward interpretation of patronage by Sancha of León-Castilla (ca. 1095â1159), whose name is inscribed on its face. Conceptualizing the altar as a multilayered object that can be placed within Sanchaâs network of connections facilitates our understanding of this exotic artifact between León and the Levant.
| All Time | Past 365 days | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 1059 | 190 | 19 |
| Full Text Views | 799 | 67 | 14 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 175 | 20 | 1 |
