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Gislebertus

12th century French sculptor

Gislebertus first worked at Cluny, most likely as a chief assistant to the master of Cluny in 1115. There he contributed to the decorations the Abbey of Cluny. after concluding his training at Cluny he set off to Vézelay, where there was a tribute of a tympanum. Gislebertus worked on the St. Lazare cathedral in Autun from 1125 to 1130, his work consisted of the eastern end of the church. Afterwards he went off to finish the tympanum on the western end of the cathedral in Autun. The tympanum Gislebertus worked on was a expressionistic design with some abstract figures, featuring demons that foreshadow 20th century surrealism. On the northern end of the cathedral he also created a reclining nude of the biblical "Eve". Gislebertus is mostly known for his relief sculptures such as the Eve nude, making him on of the best and well known Medieval artists of the era. he also contributed 60 capitals to the cathedral in the interior and doorways. most of the capitals consisted of biblical stories and imagery. One of his most well known works is titled "The Last Judgement" the piece depicts Jesus's return to Earth, judging all souls (dead and alive) on whether or not they spend eternity in heaven or hell. Gislebertus was inspired by the teachings of the cathedral he worked in. His work reflects many of the biblical scenes as depicted in the bible, capturing their raw emotions. Gislebertus was taught about Jesus's compassion, and how he was loving and caring, this reflects in some of his art works around the cathedral. Originally the cathedral was created as a hospital for lepers, which were seen as diseased and almost forsaken in a sense. The artwork located in the front of the cathedral reflects certain imagery which would be appealing in a sense of hope for the lepers.

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