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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture A query for art and architectural historians. It is my understanding that in churches too small to have an elaborate rood screen separating the nave from the choir, there was nonetheless likely to be a beam or other arrangement whereby it was possible to display a crucifix, with or without the Virgin Mary and John the Evangelist on either side or it. (Apologies for my lack of technical vocabulary!) My question is whether we have examples of statues (or perhaps paintings) of other saints in this position, marking the entrance to the choir? My second question, especially for those knowledgeable about the lutheran tradition, is what happened to such crucifixes and/or statues at the Reformation? I believe that in England they were ordered removed (and then put back, and removed again, accordinng to the religious inclinations of the reigning monarch.) Also, if anyone working on post-Reformation material knows of examples of statues - especially of non-biblical individuals - being acquired and displayed by churches after the Reformation, IŽd very much like to hear about it. This all has to do with a statue of St. Olaf (a historical, if not a biblical, individual) at a church dedicated to him, which is however not attested in medieval sources. Thanks in advance, Meg ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html