Museu Episcopal de Vic, Medieval art museum in Vic, Spain
Museu Episcopal de Vic is a museum in a Catalan city that displays religious artworks and objects spanning different periods. The collection spreads across three floors and shows paintings, sculptures, textiles, and other works ranging from medieval to modern times.
The museum was founded in 1891 after an archaeological society assembled a collection of stone objects discovered during excavations in the city. This early collection became the foundation for the institution, which grew into an important keeper of regional artworks.
The museum holds important works of Romanesque and Gothic art, including paintings and sculptures that show the religious traditions of Catalonia. The objects come from various churches and monasteries across the region, reflecting the artistic practices that developed over centuries.
The museum sits next to the cathedral and is easy to find while walking through the old part of the city. Visitors should set aside several hours to explore the collections on all three floors at a relaxed pace.
A special feature is the collection of alabaster altars and works by artists like Bernat Martorell, which are rarely seen elsewhere. These pieces show the high level of craftsmanship that developed in Catalan workshops.
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