Church of Sankt Maria im Kapitol Door [plaster cast of part of the door]
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Alternative Title
Reproduction of panel of left door, Church of St. Maria im Kapitol
Date
1870-1873Description
Right lateral archway, detail on the upper right side; The original is carved in walnut and part of the left doorway from the north transept of the church of Sankt Maria im Kapitol, Cologne, Germany. The sculptor is unknown, and the work dates from about 1065. The doorway is decorated with scenes showing the Annunciation and Visitation, the Annunciation to the Shepherds, the Nativity, the Magi before Herod, and the Adoration of the Magi. Source: V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) [website]; http://www.vam.ac.uk/ (accessed 5/10/2009)
Type of Work
replica; door; relief (sculpture)Subject
decorative arts, New Testament, Jesus Christ, Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint, Life of Christ, Medieval
Rights
Rights Statement
Licensed for educational and research use by the MIT community only