Manuscript Miniatures

Introduction

EffigiesAndBrasses.com is a collection of images and links of medieval monumental tombs. Most of the monuments listed here are either effigies or brasses. The remainder are incised slabs, half-reliefs, and other miscellaneous representations. The current collection is focused on European monuments, from the 12th to 15th centuries. The majority lie in the 14th century.

Recent Changes

[13 Jan 2012]Jeanne Brichard (1312)
[13 Jan 2012]Sir John de Melsa (1377)
[13 Jan 2012]Sir Laurence Pabenham (1440)
[13 Jan 2012]Sir Thomas Dymoke (1422)
[13 Jan 2012]Sir John Fossebrok (1418)

Most Popular

  1. Aiol de Foro (1300)
  2. Guillaume Tirel (1360)
  3. Geoffroi de Charny (1398)
  4. Ludwig II der Eiserne (1315)
  5. Don Ramon Folch, Viscount of Cardona (1322)

Some Stats

  • Monuments: 3,143
  • Sources: 450
  • Countries: 20
  • Hosted Images: 2,471
  • Linked Images: 3,476

Newest Additions

Monument of the Day

William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke (1296)
London, England