The McCarthy Collection: French Miniatures

The book explores the reredos of the fifteenth-century chapel at All Souls College, highlighting its significance in medieval architecture and Victorian restoration. It details the reredos's architectural evolution, including its medieval construction, the later baroque and neoclassical alterations, and its restoration in the 1870s. Recent scientific investigations into its stonework and medieval polychromy provide new insights, making this comprehensive history a valuable resource for understanding its artistic and religious importance.