Zadar - Archaeological Museum

Zadar´s "Arheoloski Muzej", located next to the Roman Forum and St. Donatus holds an incredible collection of medieval artefacts.

Here are details of carved panels, that were once part of an altar screen in the Church of St. Demenica ("Sv. Nediljica") in Zadar. They are dated 1030/1040. Zadar had been part of the Byzantine Empire upto about 1000, when after raids of pirates, it sheltered under Venetian power. - Obviously the cultural influence from Byzanz was still very strong.

Not seen here (further to the left and very damaged) is the "Annunciation", - seen here is the "Visitation", the "Nativity" (Mary is resting. Ox, ass and the Star of Bethlehem under the arch) and the "First Bath". The shepherds watch the scene.