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Mural painting in Wienhausen Abbey, Lower Saxony, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
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Mural painting in Wienhausen Abbey, Lower Saxony, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Mural painting in Wienhausen Abbey, Lower Saxony, Germany, (1928). 1st Half of 14th Century...The frescos, which are painted on plaster, begin above the stall-work reaching to the height of the windows and cover all the surfaces including the vaulting. The lower strips represent scenes from the lives of the Saints (above all of the Patron Saints Laurentius and Alexander); then there are Biblical scenes (Creation of the Earth and Eve, etc.). After a water-colour by Ludger Schroer. Plate LXX, fig 147, from " An Encyclopaedia of Colour Decoration from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the XIXth Century" with explanatory text by Helmuth Bossert. [Ernst Wasmuth Ltd. Berlin, 1928]
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This print showcases a stunning mural painting located in Wienhausen Abbey, Lower Saxony, Germany. Created by an unknown artist during the 1st half of the 14th century, these remarkable frescos are painted on plaster and adorn all surfaces, including the vaulting and windows. The lower strips depict scenes from the lives of various saints, with a particular focus on Patron Saints Laurentius and Alexander. Moving upwards, biblical scenes such as the Creation of Earth and Eve unfold before our eyes. The image is based on a watercolor by Ludger Schroer and was featured in "An Encyclopaedia of Colour Decoration from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the XIXth Century" with explanatory text by Helmuth Bossert. Plate LXX, fig 147 captures this extraordinary artwork that beautifully combines religious symbolism with intricate design elements. With its rich color palette and meticulous attention to detail, this mural transports us back in time to medieval Germany. It serves as a testament to both artistic skill and devotion to Christianity within Cistercian monasteries like Wienhausen Abbey. This print not only preserves an important piece of German heritage but also offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate the beauty found within religious art throughout history.
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