St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
St. Lawrence from the air, seen from SE: The basilica adjoins the towers, and the voluminous hall choir is adjacent to it
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nuremberg
photo 2018, Hajo Dietz
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Saint Lawrence from the NW, above the roofs of the old town. Note the difference in height between the roofs of the nave and choir. The slight asymmetries are partly intentional and partly due to losses over time.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nuremberg
photo 2012, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
View from the Plärrer high-rise.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nuremberg
photo 2019, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
West facade (still without buttresses when construction began in the 13th century)
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2018, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Main portal, 1355/60, dating back to that of the Theobald Church in Thann/Alsac
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2017, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Main portal, detail of two registers of the archivolts: you can see on the right. the feet of Christ ascending to heaven
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2018, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Westrose around 1353. The front layer is designed as a sun wheel, the back layer as a "rotating windmill blade".
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2013, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Rose from within
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Interior in axis view to the east. The basilica in front, the hall in the back.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2012, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Wall structure of the main nave, solid brickwork between arcades and clerestory.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Main nave to the west.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2017, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Oblique view from the north aisle to the SW
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2017, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Main nave, right sequence of pillars
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2017, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Northern buttresses of the basilica
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2008, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Choir view from the east, master builder Konrad Heinzelmann, Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2012, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Choir, nave and towers from the southeast. Left: Heideloff's rectory.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2017, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Choir from the south, the polygonal chancel with the pitched roofs of the ring of chapels.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2017, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Above: Choir roof as it appeared before 2010. Below: after 2011. The loss of the numerous dormer windows, dating back to the Middle Ages, during the roof renovation is a loss for the church and the entire roofscape of the old town.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2007 und 2014, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Hall chancel as seen from the south side of the ambulatory gallery; vaulting by Jakob Grimm, 1464–1477.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Hall choir as seen from the north side of the ambulatory.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Hall choir with ambulatory and nave vaults.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2018, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Hall choir with nave vaults in a net-like pattern, some with star-like designs.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2018, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Net vaulting of the inner chancel.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2012, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Vault springers in the chancel. They rise without capitals from different courses of stone, some intersecting.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Ambulatory chapel. The curvature here is purely decorative; unlike the rest, it is neither stiffening nor load-bearing.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2012, Theo Noll
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Bridal Portal with windows of the People's Gallery, 1462–66, Matthäus Roritzer. The third arcade of the portal was defectively executed, which led to the master builder's dismissal.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2014, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
People's Gallery as seen from the church interior. It inspired the construction of arcaded courtyards at patrician houses in Nuremberg. Only the dissolution of the Lorenzer building guild in 1477 made the realization of magnificent Late Gothic arcaded cou
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Lower and upper sacristies on the south side of the chancel, extended around 1519 by Hans Beheim with a small chapel and an additional room.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra
St. Lorenz Church as Architecture
13. Jh. to 15. Jh.
Stair tower to the upper sacristy, Hans Beheim, 1519.
Apart from its renowned interior, the building represents a masterpiece of German Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1243 and 1380/1400, and continuing through 1439-77, the architecture reflects Nuremberg's rapid cultural rise at the end of the Middle Ages. Begun as a simple three-aisled basilica, the building gradually became increasingly elaborate. The church's highlights include the noble proportions of the westwork, the unique rose window from the Parler period, the articulation of the basilica's central nave piers, and the original, angled buttresses supporting the clerestory. In contrast, the elevation of the bare nave walls remained modest – a triforium like that found in the neighboring St. Sebald's Church was deliberately omitted. With the addition of the new chancel as a hall church from 1439 onward, an unparalleled masterpiece was created. While the names of the master builders for the older nave are unknown, Konrad Heinzelmann is known as the designer, followed by Konrad and Matthäus Roritzer. The city was dissatisfied with the latter's work, leading to his dismissal in 1466. Jakob Grimm realized the vaulting with an epochal, entirely novel relationship between it and the pillars – employing a unique vaulting technique. Hans Beheim made some interventions in the building's design at the beginning of the 16th century. Art history long underestimated the significance of the chancel architecture, labeling it "not innovative" (as Robert Suckale did as recently as 1998). The fact that Schwäbisch Gmünd served as a model for the chancel architecture in no way diminishes the value of the numerous innovations found in St. Lorenz. Dr. Pablo de la Riestra, 2020 _______________________ See also: - Conrad Heinzelmann (born c. 1400, died 1454) - Konrad Roritzer (died c. 1477) - Jakob Grimm (died 1490) - Hans Beheim the Elder (born c. 1460, died 1538): Sacristy (1519) -
St. Sebald's Church as Architecture
Location: Nürnberg
photo 2011, Pablo de la Riestra