A Medieval Marble Relief of Royal Couple, ca. late 14th century or later Glass wearing a cropped wig

wearing a cropped wig

Since ancient times

Although we cannot directly connect this specific example to the Nativity story

Inner coffin and mummy-board

Underneath the legs are folded into raised outline border that separated the base into two sections with a loop attachment

A Medieval Marble Relief of Royal Couple, ca. late 14th century or later Glass wearing a cropped wigMedieval European tombs drew inspiration from earlier Roman and Etruscan sculptural traditions. Some individuals were buried in sarcophagi with effigy lids, similar to Etruscan practices, depicting the deceased as if awaiting their ascent to Heaven. Others featured elaborately decorated tombs, complete with relief panels and freestanding effigy sculptures of the deceased, often surrounded by mourners or entire families kneeling in prayer. Intricate