Rood Collection

Relaxing on the roof
Ben Saar

Girl walks inside the defence line of Monte Storile, Grosio, Sondrio Province, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy (MR)

Medieval painted 11th Century Rood - Romsey Abbey
Medieval painted 11th Century Rood affixed to the exterior wall of Romsey Abbey, Hampshire, adjacent to the Abbess's doorway on the south side of the abbey

Rood screen, Collegiale de l'Assomption, Villemaur-sur-Vanne
Resurrection of Christ, detail from the rood screen of 1521, with 26 bas reliefs in Gothic and Renaissance style, in the Collegiale de l'Assomption, or Collegiale de Notre-Dame

Crucifixion, Collegiale de l'Assomption, Villemaur-sur-Vanne
Crucifixion sculpture above the rood screen, in the Collegiale de l'Assomption, or Collegiale de Notre-Dame, the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, aerial view, built 13th century

Choir, Collegiale de l'Assomption, Villemaur-sur-Vanne, Aube
Choir, with rood screen of 1521 with 26 bas reliefs in Gothic and Renaissance style, in the Collegiale de l'Assomption, or Collegiale de Notre-Dame

Swaffham Prior Church Rood Screen, Cambs
This architectural drawing shows a decorative rood screen inside Swaffham Prior Church in Cambridge, topped with a sculptural depiction of a crucified Christ

Aldenham Church Rood Screen, Herts
An architectural drawing of the highly decorative rood screen inside Aldenham Church, Herts, the approach to the original medieval rood loft is still in existence. Date: circa 1910

St. Jerome Checking the Stigmata on the Body of St. Francis, 1296-97 (fresco)
XIR63353 St. Jerome Checking the Stigmata on the Body of St. Francis, 1296-97 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); 270x230 cm; San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi

Rood (engraving)
3634602 Rood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rood. A representation of the Trinity, which in Catholic churches is placed over the altar screen)

Ground Plan of the Chapel Royal of Holyrood House (engraving)
5203037 Ground Plan of the Chapel Royal of Holyrood House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the Chapel Royal of Holyrood House)

Rood Stairs in unknown location
hand tinted colour lantern slide. Original caption rood stairs and niche Date: circa 1900s

Four men burning the Holy Rood near Harwich, Essex
Four men burning the Holy Rood (from All Saints Church, Dovercourt) near Harwich, Essex. 1533

Parish Church, Halifax, Yorkshire
Interior of Parish Church, Halifax, Yorkshire. circa 1900

St Albans Cathedral, the nave, with restored rood-screen (engraving)
966541 St Albans Cathedral, the nave, with restored rood-screen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Albans Cathedral, the nave)

Rood screen in Otterbourne Church (b / w photo)
6003436 Rood screen in Otterbourne Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rood screen in Otterbourne Church)

Once a tree
Linda Wride

5 Minutes before
Ismail raja sulbar

Triangular
Þorsteinn H. Ingibergsson

New York in Blizzard
Martin Froyda

Whooping cranes (Grus americana) subadult feeding in upland meadow

The Roskilde Cross. C. 1100. Denmark
The Roskilde Cross. C.1100. Byzantine reliquary cross of gold. Contains a splinter of the Holy Cross. Found in the rood arch crucifix of Roskilde Cathedral. National Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Rood screen, Church of St Gommaire, Lierre (Lier), Belgium
Ornate rood screen in the Church of St Gommaire (Gummarus), Lierre (Lier), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

Interior of St Edmunds Church, Southwold, Suffolk, a Grade I listed parish church dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Spain. Catalonia. Santa Coloma del Cervello. The Crypt of the Church of Colonia Guell (1908-1915). Built by Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Outside

Berry Pomeroy Church
The interior of the church at Berry Pomeroy, Devonshire, showing the finely carved rood screen Date: 19th century

Rood screen, Church of St Pierre, Louvain, Belgium
Rood screen in the Church of St Pierre (St Peter), Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Rood screen in parish church, Dixmude (Diksmuide), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Rood screen in the church, Tessenderloo, Belgium
Rood screen in the church, Tessenderloo (Tessenderlo), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Rood screen in parish church, Nieuport, Belgium
Rood screen in the parish church, Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Troyes, France - Rood Screen of the Eglise de la Madeleine Date: 1855

Rood screen 1896 Pen ink graphite sheet 11 3 / 4 x 16 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Rood screen Panfield church 1898 Pen ink graphite
Artokoloro

Kings College Chapel from Cantabrigia Illustrata c. 1690 (engraving)
XJF862975 Kings College Chapel from " Cantabrigia Illustrata" c.1690 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Klong Khong beach, Ko (Koh) Lanta, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Picture No. 10894767
Cow - Red beef / West-Vlaams rood rund Date:

Roodee Racecourse Cross
The remains of the ancient cross on Roodee Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire, England, which gets its name from the Saxon rood (cross) and eye, meaning island. Date: 1960s

High Altar and screen, St Davids Cathedral, South Wales
The High Altar, viewed through the rood (or chancel) screen from the choir stalls, St Davids Cathedral, St David s, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Sistine Chapel / Vatican
The interior of the spectacular Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Rome. The ceiling and walls are covered in full colour frescos by Michelangelo

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"Exploring the Rich History of Rood: From Medieval Paintings to Engravings" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of rood, a term that encompasses various artistic expressions throughout history. One such example is the breathtaking 11th-century painted rood found in Romsey Abbey, transporting us to an era filled with religious symbolism and intricate craftsmanship. The Collegiale de l'Assomption in Villemaur-sur-Vanne boasts a remarkable rood screen, serving as a visual barrier between the nave and chancel. Its presence evokes a sense of reverence and separation within sacred spaces, reminding us of the importance placed on liturgical order during medieval times. Within this same collegiate church lies another awe-inspiring piece – a crucifixion scene depicted on wood. The intricacy of its details invites contemplation upon Christ's sacrifice and serves as a powerful reminder of faith's central tenets. Moving across borders, we find ourselves drawn to Swaffham Prior Church in Cambs, where an exquisite rood screen stands proudly. This architectural marvel showcases delicate carvings that narrate stories from biblical texts while simultaneously dividing space for worshipers. Similarly, Aldenham Church in Herts presents yet another stunning example screens' significance within ecclesiastical architecture. These screens not only served practical purposes but also acted as canvases for spiritual narratives that engaged both clergy and congregation alike. Venturing further into Europe brings us to Denmark's Roskilde Cross – an extraordinary artifact dating back to around 1100 AD. Its elegant design encapsulates the essence of Scandinavian artistry while embodying profound religious devotion. Beyond churches and crosses lie unexpected encounters with roods; take Monte Storile's defence line in Grosio, Sondrio Province for instance. Here, amidst ancient fortifications, one can witness how even secular structures were influenced by religious iconography throughout the ages.