Animal representation in Western medieval art is diverse in its artistic forms and animals depicted, whether real or imaginary. These medieval representations are influenced by Christianity: they are
God creating animals, 1480, frescoes in Vittskövle church, Sweden
Ivory "Earthly paradise" plaque circa 870–875, Louvre collections
Urgell Beatus, Noah's Ark, c. 975
Hybrid figure from the northern portal of Rouen Cathedral (late 13th century)
Romanesque art
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Romanesque art is the art of Europe from approximately 1000 AD to the rise of the Gothic style in the 12th century, or later depending on region. The preceding period is known as the Pre-Romanesque pe
The painted crypt of San Isidoro at León, Spain
The "Morgan Leaf", detached from the Winchester Bible of 1160–75. Scenes from the life of David.
Master of Pedret, The Virgin and Child in Majesty and the Adoration of the Magi, apse fresco from Tredòs, Val d'Aran, Catalonia, Spain, c. 1100, now at The Cloisters in New York City.
The Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany