Posted by MadScientist (Düsseldorf, Germany) on 17 April 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
A closer look to the choir apse of St. Kunibert, Cologne, Germany. The triptych that had been sold during secularization came back in 1998: it shows a depiction of the crucifixion, painted by a nameless master. The stained-glass windows in the upper 'storey' are originals from the early 13th century (ca. 1230), they are dedicated to various saints, the middle one shows the tree of Jesse. (A better photo of the windows can be found at Wikipedia.) The small shrines left and right from the altarpiece are from the 19th century and contain the relics of St. Kunibert and the Saints Ewald.
How wonderful that the triptych was returned, the stained glass is really beautiful, hours and hours of work must have gone into creating them, it's amazing that they are so old and still in a great condition.
17 Apr 2008 4:29pm
@MaryB: During WWII they have been brought to a safe place (like the windows of the Cologne cathedral). They are indeed unique, Romanesque windows are extremely seldom.
Yeah, windows! Gorgeous colors!
17 Apr 2008 5:16pm
@Tracey: Nice, huh? ;-)
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17 Apr 2008 8:31pm
@Jen: Nothing beats the original! :-)
very well executed shot, the lighting keeps the atmosphere from the inside while it allows us to see enough of the colour and detail of the triptych - well done!
17 Apr 2008 8:38pm
@DarkElf: Thanks so much, DarkElf! Though this is a quite old church, the distribution of light is much better here than in younger ones. That makes well lit photos without faking possible :)
Beautiful architecture. I like those window glass.
17 Apr 2008 9:47pm
@akarui: Reconstruction of this church was discussed quite controversally (it was rebuilt as it was 'meant', not as it actually appeared in former times). I'm very glad that so much of its original art came back.
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