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Fountain of Virtues

Fountain of Virtues Fountain trough and fountain pillar, on a two-tiered pedestal, view to the north

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Fountain trough and fountain pillar, on a two-tiered pedestal, view to the north



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Fountain trough and fountain pillar

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Fountain trough and fountain pillar



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2016, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Fountain pillar in the octagonal fountain basin

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Fountain pillar in the octagonal fountain basin



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2007, Pablo de la Riestra

Fountain of Virtues Fountain in front of the Nassauer House

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Fountain in front of the Nassauer House



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Fountain (1595) in Trier, executed by Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann after the model of the Virtue Fountain

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Fountain (1595) in Trier, executed by Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann after the model of the Virtue Fountain



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstraße / Trier, Market Square

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2016 und 2006, Pablo de la Riestra, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Fountain (1595) in Trier, executed by Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann after the model of the Virtue Fountain

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Fountain (1595) in Trier, executed by Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann after the model of the Virtue Fountain



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstraße / Trier, Market Square

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2016 und 2006, Pablo de la Riestra, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Oriel of the Nassauer House with the two upper levels of the fountain

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Oriel of the Nassauer House with the two upper levels of the fountain



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Three-tiered pillar, at the bottom the six cardinal virtues, in the middle six coat-of-arms-holding, trumpet-blowing boys, at the top the embodiment of Justice

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Three-tiered pillar, at the bottom the six cardinal virtues, in the middle six coat-of-arms-holding, trumpet-blowing boys, at the top the embodiment of Justice



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Three-tiered pillar, at the bottom the six cardinal virtues, in the middle six coat-of-arms-holding, trumpet-blowing boys, at the top the embodiment of Justice

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Three-tiered pillar, at the bottom the six cardinal virtues, in the middle six coat-of-arms-holding, trumpet-blowing boys, at the top the embodiment of Justice



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Justice with the sword and scales, to her right the crane standing on one leg.

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Justice with the sword and scales, to her right the crane standing on one leg.



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Three-tiered fountain column, with a crane on the "back" of Justice at the top

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Three-tiered fountain column, with a crane on the "back" of Justice at the top



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2012, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Three-tiered fountain column

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Three-tiered fountain column



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues On the top tier Justice blindfolded, with the sword and scales.

Fountain of Virtues

1589

On the top tier Justice blindfolded, with the sword and scales.



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2016, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Justice blindfolded, with the sword and scales, detail view

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Justice blindfolded, with the sword and scales, detail view



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2016, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Boys with coats of arms blowing trumpets



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2018, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues In the center, the virtue of hope with an anchor and the virtue of courage with a column and a lion

Fountain of Virtues

1589

In the center, the virtue of hope with an anchor and the virtue of courage with a column and a lion



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Shield on the central pillar of the fountain with the name: BENEDICT WVRCZLPAVR

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Shield on the central pillar of the fountain with the name: BENEDICT WVRCZLPAVR



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Virtue of love with a child in her arms / Virtue of hope with an anchor, detail view

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Virtue of love with a child in her arms / Virtue of hope with an anchor, detail view



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Virtue of love with a child in her arms / Virtue of hope with an anchor / Virtue of courage with a lion, detail view

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Virtue of love with a child in her arms / Virtue of hope with an anchor / Virtue of courage with a lion, detail view



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Virtue of fortitude (Fortitude), holding a column, with lions

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Virtue of fortitude (Fortitude), holding a column, with lions



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Pablo de la Riestra

Fountain of Virtues Tugend der Tapferkeit (Fortitudo), welche eine Säule hält, mit Löwen

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Tugend der Tapferkeit (Fortitudo), welche eine Säule hält, mit Löwen



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Pablo de la Riestra

Fountain of Virtues Von links nach rechts: Die Tugend der Mäßigung mit einem Krug / Die Tugend der Geduld mit einem Lamm / Die Tugend des Glaubens mit einem Kelch

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Von links nach rechts: Die Tugend der Mäßigung mit einem Krug / Die Tugend der Geduld mit einem Lamm / Die Tugend des Glaubens mit einem Kelch



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Pablo de la Riestra

Fountain of Virtues On the fountain pillar, a plaque with the date: Anno Domini M D L X X X I X = In the year of our Lord 1589

Fountain of Virtues

1589

On the fountain pillar, a plaque with the date: Anno Domini M D L X X X I X = In the year of our Lord 1589



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2018, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues From left to right: The virtue of temperance with a jug / The virtue of patience with a lamb / The virtue of faith with a Chalice

Fountain of Virtues

1589

From left to right: The virtue of temperance with a jug / The virtue of patience with a lamb / The virtue of faith with a Chalice



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues From left to right: The virtue of temperance with a jug / The virtue of patience with a lamb / The virtue of faith with a Chalice

Fountain of Virtues

1589

From left to right: The virtue of temperance with a jug / The virtue of patience with a lamb / The virtue of faith with a Chalice



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues From left to right: The virtue of patience with a lamb / The virtue of faith with chalice and cross / The virtue of love with two children

Fountain of Virtues

1589

From left to right: The virtue of patience with a lamb / The virtue of faith with chalice and cross / The virtue of love with two children



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2016, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Between the virtues of faith and love, on the fountain column, a plaque with the inscription: SOLI DEO GLORIA = To God alone be the glory

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Between the virtues of faith and love, on the fountain column, a plaque with the inscription: SOLI DEO GLORIA = To God alone be the glory



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Pablo de la Riestra

Fountain of Virtues In the center, the virtue of love with two children

Fountain of Virtues

1589

In the center, the virtue of love with two children



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Pablo de la Riestra

Fountain of Virtues In the center, the virtue of love with two children

Fountain of Virtues

1589

In the center, the virtue of love with two children



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues On the left, the virtue of love with two children / On the right, the virtue of hope with an anchor

Fountain of Virtues

1589

On the left, the virtue of love with two children / On the right, the virtue of hope with an anchor



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2012, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues Upper shaft, upon which rests a mask-adorned bowl with gargoyles, above which is the first tier with six virtues

Fountain of Virtues

1589

Upper shaft, upon which rests a mask-adorned bowl with gargoyles, above which is the first tier with six virtues



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2014, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues The shaft of the pillar is decorated with garlands, cherub heads, shells, and masks.

Fountain of Virtues

1589

The shaft of the pillar is decorated with garlands, cherub heads, shells, and masks.



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues The shaft of the pillar is decorated with garlands, cherub heads, shells, and masks.

Fountain of Virtues

1589

The shaft of the pillar is decorated with garlands, cherub heads, shells, and masks.



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2013, Theo Noll

Fountain of Virtues winged cherub´s head on the shaft of the fountain pillar

Fountain of Virtues

1589

winged cherub´s head on the shaft of the fountain pillar



Fountain depicting the seven virtues:

Above the shaft of the fountain pillar, standing on a bowl, rises a three-storey structure with the diameter of the pillar tapering upwards.

On the second floor are the depictions:

- Faith with cross and chalice,

- Hope with the anchor

- Love with two children

- Bravery with a lion

- Temperance with a jug

- Patience with a lamb

Above this is another bowl with

six boys holding coats of arms and blowing trombones.

The embodiment of the seventh virtue is enthroned at the top of the round pillar:

Justice. This figure is depicted with its typical attributes - the blindfolded eyes, the sword, the scales and the crane.

Fine jets of water pour from the vessels of the embodiments of virtue, the pipes in the base, the trumpets of the boys, the breasts of the figures and the beak of the crane.

Location: Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz, Königstrasse

Design: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

Realization: Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn), Benedikt

photo 2018, Theo Noll

Benedikt
Wurzelbauer (Wurtzelbauer, Wurtzelpaurn)

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Epitaph of Martin Peller (died 1629) and his wife Maria Viatis (died 1641)
Epitaph of Martin Peller (died 1629) and his wife Maria Viatis (died 1641)
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Epitaph Wurzelbauer
Fountain of Virtues
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