La Traditio legis de Berzé-la-Ville : Entre tradition et innovation

A wall painting in the apse of Berzé-la-Ville's chapel, depicting the Traditio legis et clavium, reveals how Romanesque art adapted early Christian iconographic themes to reflect Cluniac ecclesiology and contemporary political tensions, particularly during the Investiture Conflict. The study synthesizes Carolingian models, demonstrating their reinterpretation in response to 11th- and early 12th-century historical contexts. By analyzing French (Arles, Nevers, Andlau, Saint-Gilles de Montoire) and Italian examples (Rome, Milan, Pavia, Civate, Farfa, Castel S. Elia, Tivoli), the research highlights how church reforms shaped these artistic expressions across regions. This approach bridges tradition and innovation, offering insight into the period's religious and political dynamics.

Rollier-Hanselmann, J. (2011). La Traditio legis de Berzé-la-Ville : Entre tradition et innovation. Hortus Artium Medievalium, 17, 275–287. https://doi.org/10.1484/j.ham.1.102288