medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Dear members,
A friend of mine, an art historian/conservator, is working on an article on
the iconography of medieval Irish wall paintings. She asked my advice on why
St John, the beloved disciple, is conventionally depicted as a youth in
medieval art. Not knowing myself, I promised her I would put the query to
the collective expertise of medieval religion. Does anyone know how this
arose or if it has been the subject of any studies?
Many thanks
Colmán O'Clabaigh, OSB
Glenstal Abbey
Murroe
Co Limerick
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