This relationship has been eloquently elucidated across the ages in Paleolithic petroglyphs of dire wolves and other creatures sharp of tooth and claw and in medieval paintings of wolves menacing sheep. (scientificamerican.com)
As in medieval painting Christ is sometimes larger than other figures because of his importance, but in general, size relates to the spatial organization of a design. (religion-online.org)
Often awkwardly placed in discreet locations, they combine graphic imagery and intricate patterning from sources as varied as medieval painting, graphics and typography. (twocoatsofpaint.com)