The Life and Iconography of Gratian: a “mise au point” (part I)

Despite being the author of such a fundamental work as the Decretum, Gratian has received uneven attention over the centuries and has often been studied using methods that are not always adequate. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of Gratian’s iconography. In the context of recurring patterns that take root and migrate along paths that are not always easy to trace, iconographic research can offer valuable insights for consolidating information that remains uncertain or underdeveloped in Gratian studies.