Capital - Flowers and Palmettes Confined Within Scrolling Foliage

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The capital originates from La Daurade Monastery, boasting a bas-relief that intricately weaves roses and palmettes into a remarkably complex carving. Toulouse's Romanesque sculpture collection at Musée des Augustins largely comprises fragments from three prominent religious sites: the La Daurade Monastery, Saint Sernin Collegiate Church, and Saint Etienne Cathedral. A decision by the clergy to live communally led to the construction of convent buildings with large cloisters featuring simple or elaborate sculptures. As Toulouse thrived as a powerful county's capital, it became a major economic, political, and spiritual hub in the 11th and 12th centuries. This favorable environment spawned an original art movement. The quality, diversity, and enduring legacy of this movement solidify Toulouse's position among the leading centers of Romanesque art. The works at Musée des Augustins serve as pivotal milestones in the history of sculpture.