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side view from the left
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Frontal view
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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side view from the right
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Jesus, Mary and John, detail
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Left side
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Torso of Mary, side view from the left
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Heads of Mary and John
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Mary, head
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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John, head
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Mary holds the slumped body of Jesus
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Torso of Jesus from the right
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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side view from the right, upper half
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Mary holds the right arm of Jesus
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Maria hält Jesus, Detail
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Oberkörper Jesu
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Head of Jesus with head of Mary
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Head of Jesus and left hand of John, detail
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Faces of Jesus and John
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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Jesus' body wrapped in Mary's golden cloak, Mary's blue robe and John's red robe.
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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the body of Jesus wrapped in Mary's golden cloak
The Great Pietà is one of the most impressive sculptures to be found in Nuremberg's churches. Mary and John mourn for their executed son and friend Jesus.(...)
Its great quality lies in its many-facetedness.
From every side, new details and further gorges can be discovered, which drove the carvers into the work block. The Pietà was probably created in the workshop of Sixtus Frei of Nuremberg. However, it received its coloured version from Michael Wolgemut.
Dr Benno Baumbauer
Location: Nuremberg, St. Jacob
Design: Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Realization: Wolgemut, Michael, Frei (Frey), Sixtus
Material: Lime wood with original setting
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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