The artwork, titled “Portal of St Mary’s Church, Bergen, Norway,” dates back to 1180 and is a distinguished example of Romanesque architecture. It is attributed to the Romanesque Art Movement and belongs to the architectural genre. The piece is a part of the ‘Portals’ series, encompassing the ornate portals typical of ecclesiastical structures of that era.
The artwork features a meticulously carved stone portal with a series of concentric, intricately detailed arches framing a wooden door. The arches display a combination of geometric and natural motifs, characteristic of the Romanesque’s attention to detail and robust construction. The wooden door itself is adorned with elaborate ironwork, featuring symmetrical patterns that draw one’s gaze to the center of the portal. The surrounding stone facade reveals the craftsmanship of the period, with columns and capitals displaying spiral and vegetal designs, further emphasizing the decorative sophistication of the Romanesque style.
