Jewels of the Middle Ages: Piety, Power and Sensuality

For nearly a thousand years, the Middle Ages dominated the history of the arts with its soaring cathedrals.
However, the jewel, as small and fragile as it may be, is omnipresent in medieval society. Like the pearl, both a symbol of piety and sensuality, jewelry shows the complexity of a society long defined uniquely by its religious character. From heraldic symbols to small portable reliquaries, from wedding rings to princely ornaments, jewelry speaks a varied and subtle language which we propose to decipher together.
This conference was broadcast live from the Morgan Library in New York for the French session and from the Villa Albertine headquarters for the English sessions.
With Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Teacher at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts & Paul Paradis, Art Historian, Decorative Arts and Jewelry Specialist, Teacher at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.

[@SmoggyFroggy]

If I'm not mistaken, a turtledove badge was found recently in Poland during a renovation of an old medieval site from the 15th century which it too had the inscription "Love conquers all" (in Latin of course) on it.

[@Shukarr]

I love these videos you are making! I’ve learned so much!! Thank you!

[@halloweddusk1873]

“Low key” I’m probably the only one tryin to find the intro song cuz it’s a jam😅 on top of that nice video guys ❤

[@josephinemiller68]

Whoa, that was a three minute intro

[@lysannk3524]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you so much for the shared knowdlege and this highly enjoyable compound of art, history and craftsmanship!

[@VetsrisAuguste]

The 4 minute intro that repeats 70% of itself almost made me give up.

[@alicewonderful7239]

Some great history

[@savantianprince]

Did royal crown made of other metals not just gold and silver?

[@abacus749]

Napoleon was the first to steal the Ghent Altarpiece. He had it in his possession until 1815. Napoleon had his Jeweller copy the tiara worn by the figure of Christ in the Altarpiece and presented this replica to Pope Pius in 1805.

[@jekalambert9412]

Scholars date the Middle Ages as starting at 476 AD and end them between 1400 and 1450. To title this talk "Jewels of the Middle Ages" and base the discussion on what is considered a Renaissance painting (from 1432) is totally misleading. Add to that the endless "pre-talk", the omission of the preceding 1000 years, and the obnoxious female presenter, this video completely dashes any hopes of learning about jewelry from the "Middle Ages".

[@pri22v11]

So much misinformation in this video

[@KlasicRock]

All they did was pillage from the Indigenous people. It's actually quite repulsive how they praise them in this video.

[@jakemcnamee9417]

Please elaborate for someone that might have missed it. You don't need ti tell me all of it if there is a lot just a few things.

[@user-ke8st8jc1v]

Yeah ,please enlighten us ,tell us EXACTLY what the misinformations are

[@user-ke8st8jc1v]

She is so annoying

[@pri22v11]

More lavish than an Indian wedding please! So much nonsense do you appreciate india was the only source of dia mind before South Africa or the sheer wealth of the Mughal empire? Where did you study your history hahaha