The artwork, titled “Capital, Grande Sauve Abbey, France,” was created in 1079 and exemplifies the Romanesque art movement. It falls under the genre of architecture and is part of the “Capitals” series. The artist is noted as “Romanesque Architecture.”
This specific capital, crafted in stone, demonstrates the intricate and characteristic style of Romanesque architectural sculpture. The capital is adorned with two lions flanking a central human figure. The lions’ manes and the human figure’s attire are meticulously detailed, indicative of the artistic techniques prevalent during the period. Above the figures, a band of foliage with volutes completes the decorative scheme. The artwork exemplifies the Romanesque emphasis on stylized figures and decoration, serving both structural and aesthetic functions in the ecclesiastical setting of the Grande Sauve Abbey.
