Ragnhild Marthine Bø

Ragnhild Marthine Bø is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, holding a shared position between the Faculty of Theology and the Museum of Cultural History. Her research focuses on medieval material and visual culture across Scandinavia and Western Europe, with particular emphasis on religious practices, gender studies, and materiality.

• Current projects: Dressing the Saints (NFR FRIPRO, 2025-2029)
• Leadership roles: Head of Art History and Visual Studies (2024-2025), Art History Association (2020-2024)

Research Interests:
Specializing in medieval church history and visual culture, Bø investigates religious sculpture, textile art, and gender/power dynamics. Her work bridges Middle Ages and early modernity through material culture analysis, historiography, and devotional practices.

Article Trends:
Recent publications examine late medieval/early modern religious art across Scandinavia and Low Countries, focusing on materiality, gendered symbolism, and cross-cultural exchanges. Key themes include saints' cults, liturgical transformations, and emotional engagement with sacred objects.

• Scientific Awards
  • NFR FRIPRO grant (2025-2029)

Advisory & Institutional Roles:
Former R&D Manager at National Museum (2021-22), Postdoctoral Fellow at Courtauld Institute (2018-20), and editorial board member of Libelli (2019-). Active in Norwegian Historical Monuments Association and Collegium medievale.