1. Das Pieta-Projekt „Getragen im Leid.".
- Author
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Knor, Stefan W.
- Subjects
SCULPTURE ,PIETA ,PRESERVATION of sculpture ,CHRISTIAN art & symbolism ,DEVOTION to the Blessed Virgin Mary ,CHRISTIAN saints in art - Abstract
The article describes the restoration of a statue, the Pieta, originally done for the St. Paul's Church in Munich, Germany, by the artist Balthasar Schmitt in 1904. The history of the fire damaged sculpture is given and the restoration process is described by the author of the article, who received the damaged sculpture from the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, Germany. A detailed description of the 21st century restored Pieta is given with an interpretation of its gold coloration and effect for the worshiper. Also mentioned is the traveling exhibit of the Pieta and its present position in the Retreat House of the Bishopric of Trier, Germany.
- Published
- 2011