Rhenish Collection
"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Rhenish: From St Mary's Parish Church to Classical Music Festivals" Discover the enchanting world of Rhenish
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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Rhenish: From St Mary's Parish Church to Classical Music Festivals" Discover the enchanting world of Rhenish, a region brimming with cultural treasures and historical significance. Nestled near Worthing, Sussex, lies St Mary's parish church in Sompting, an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time. Travel back to the 1600s and admire the exquisite craftsmanship of a Beaker (Passglas) from Rhineland. Its origins shrouded in mystery as its creator remains unknown. Equally intriguing is the Prunted Beaker (Roemer) from Netherlands circa 1610, showcasing skilled artistry without revealing its maker. Immerse yourself in religious art with the Triptych of Crucifixion adorned with Saints Anthony, Christopher, James, and George. This masterpiece transports you to a bygone era where faith and devotion were beautifully depicted on canvas. Delve into pottery history with a Globular pot dating back to 25-50 AD. Its gray ware enhanced by black burnished slip & Barbotine decoration offers insight into ancient ceramic techniques. Marvel at an oil painting on copper depicting a captivating capriccio river landscape from around 1700. The artist skillfully captures nature's beauty while evoking emotions through their brushstrokes. Journey along the Rhine River through Mayence in 1895 captured delicately using pencil and watercolor mediums. The artwork allows us to glimpse into life during that period while highlighting picturesque scenes along this iconic waterway. Witness creativity fused with functionality through a Bartmannkrug or Bellarmine wine bottle embellished with an applied bearded face mask—a true testament to artistic expression merging seamlessly with everyday objects. Step further back in time as you encounter "Birth of Christ, " Annunciation and Visitation painted on vellum around 1200 using watercolors—an extraordinary example of medieval religious manuscripts.