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Detail of mural paintings in the Church of St. George, Oberzell, Reichenau, Germany, (1928)
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Detail of mural paintings in the Church of St. George, Oberzell, Reichenau, Germany, (1928)
Detail of mural paintings in the Church of St. George, Oberzell, Reichenau, Germany, (1928). Top left and right...ornament bands framing or separating the chief paintings in the nave ; bottom left: remnants of a mural painting in the eastern choir arch ; bottom right: painted capital, all dating from c1000 AD. After R. Borrmann. Plate LII, figs 111, 112, 115 and 116, 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 mesmerizing detail of mural paintings in the Church of St. George, Oberzell, Reichenau, Germany. Dating back to 1928, these exquisite artworks are a true testament to the rich history and artistic prowess of this ancient church. The top left and right corners feature ornate bands that beautifully frame and separate the chief paintings in the nave, adding an element of grandeur to the overall composition. Moving towards the bottom left corner, we catch a glimpse of remnants from a mural painting found in the eastern choir arch. These fragments offer us a tantalizing glimpse into what once was, evoking curiosity about their original form and meaning. Meanwhile, on the bottom right corner lies a painted capital dating all the way back to c1000 AD – an astonishing relic from centuries past. The photograph is sourced from "An Encyclopaedia of Colour Decoration from Earliest Times to Middle of XIXth Century" featuring explanatory text by Helmuth Bossert. Published by Ernst Wasmuth Ltd. , Berlin in 1928, this book serves as both an educational resource and visual feast for art enthusiasts. With its intricate details depicting Christian themes such as Jesus Christ himself amidst lush foliage and decorative elements throughout, this image transports us back in time while reminding us of humanity's enduring fascination with religious expression through art.
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