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The Master of Pedret is the name given to a mysterious Romanesque artist who painted amazing frescos in Catalonia (a region in Spain) a long time ago, in the early 1100s. Historians don't know the artist's real name, so they call him the "Master of Pedret" because one of his most famous paintings was found in the church of San Quirze Pedret.

This special painting, which shows the right side of the church's apse (the rounded end part), is now kept safe at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain.

Who Was the Master of Pedret?

The Master of Pedret was a very skilled painter. He worked during the Middle Ages, a time when many churches were built and decorated with beautiful art. His paintings are a great example of Romanesque art, which often featured strong lines, bright colors, and religious scenes.

Artists like the Master of Pedret played a huge role in teaching people about Bible stories. Most people couldn't read back then, so these large wall paintings helped them understand important religious ideas.

Famous Paintings

The Master of Pedret and artists from his "circle" (meaning artists who worked with him or were influenced by his style) created many impressive artworks. Here are some of them:

  • Southern apse from Pedret - This important painting is at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona.
  • Central apse of St. Quirze Pedret - You can see this one at the Diocesan and Regional Museum of Solsona.
  • Apse of Santa María d'Àneu (a small part) - This fragment is also at the National Art Museum of Catalonia.
  • Paintings from Cape Santa Maria Aran - These are now in The Cloisters museum in New York.
  • Apse of Santa Eulalia Estaon and Surp - Another work from his circle, found at the National Art Museum of Catalonia.
  • A painting of the Crucifixion in the church of Santa Eulalia-Estaon - This is at the Diocesan Museum of La Seu d'Urgell.
  • Apostles from Àger - This artwork shows the apostles, who were followers of Jesus.

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