Framing Benedict’s Presence: Strategies of Floor Mosaic Decoration and the Significance of the Saint’s Relics at Montecassino and Fleury (9th-12th Centuries)
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study investigates the historical and artistic relationships between the two Benedictine communities that claimed possession of the relics of St. Benedict, namely Montecassino and Fleury. By focusing on the artistic strategies employed in floor mosaic decoration and the veneration of Benedict’s relics, the research uncovers how these elements were used to construct and reinforce their monastic identities. The methodology involves a comparative analysis of the artistic evidence, supported by historical and archaeological documentation. The study highlights the interplay between spirituality and art in shaping Montecassino and Fleury identity and heritage, despite their rivalry over the relics of St. Benedict.
Author: Vaccaro, Maddalena
Institution: University of Salerno
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W6958930355
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