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Column with reliefs illustrating the life of Christ, St. Michael's |
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| Creation Date: |
c. 1015-1022 |
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| Period/Style: |
Early Medieval (Ottonian) |
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| Medium/Dimensions: |
Bronze, 12' 6" tall. |
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| Repository/Location: |
St Michaels, Hildesheim, Germany |
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| This was commissioned by Bishop Bernward for St. Michael's, Hildesheim. This spiral column is preserved and intact. The scene's spiral bands of relief tell the story of Jesus' life in twenty-four scenes, beginning with his baptism and concluding with his entry into Jerusalem. These are the missing episodes from the story told on the church's doors. |
