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Sebaldus

Sebaldus Location on site

Sebaldus

1501

Location on site


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 2025 und 2012, Pablo de la Riestra, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Wall panel III, upper right: the larger-than-life sculpture of St. Sebald

Sebaldus

1501

Wall panel III, upper right: the larger-than-life sculpture of St. Sebald


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Frontal view

Sebaldus

1501

Frontal view


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Side view from the south

Sebaldus

1501

Side view from the south


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Side view from the south

Sebaldus

1501

Side view from the south


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Frontal view

Sebaldus

1501

Frontal view


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Oblique view from below, detail with church model

Sebaldus

1501

Oblique view from below, detail with church model


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Detailed view with church model (showing the mortar joints incised into the still-damp clay, even behind the missing buttresses!)

Sebaldus

1501

Detailed view with church model (showing the mortar joints incised into the still-damp clay, even behind the missing buttresses!)


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Detailed view with church model from various perspectives

Sebaldus

1501

Detailed view with church model from various perspectives


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Upper half of the body

Sebaldus

1501

Upper half of the body


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Detailansicht mit Inschriftband des Stifters Marcus Hirsfogel Doctor 1501 und Wappen.

Sebaldus

1501

Detailansicht mit Inschriftband des Stifters Marcus Hirsfogel Doctor 1501 und Wappen.


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

Sebaldus Detailed view with late Gothic foliate corbel

Sebaldus

1501

Detailed view with late Gothic foliate corbel


St. Sebaldus, the only larger-than-life sculpture placed in the buttress niches of the chancel of St. Lorenz Church. At his feet are the coat of arms and inscription band of the donor, Marcus Hirschvogel, Doctor 1501. The model of the church in his hand is made of fired clay. Regarding the donor, Dr. Marcus Hirschvogel (October 24, 1456 – January 1, 1504): He studied in Vienna and probably in Italy. He was a canon at Stift Haug in Würzburg. From 1484 to 1495, he was provost of St. Sebaldus, resigning in 1495 due to illness. From then until his death, he lived as a vicar in the benefice house of the St. Nicholas altar I in St. Lorenz Church, located at Oberer Bergauerplatz 14 (pre-war numbering). He was buried in St. Lorenz Church in front of the Four Teachers' Altar.

Location: Nuremberg, St. Lorenz Church choir, exterior, buttresses between wall panels II and III

Material: Stone and clay

photo 12. Apr 2025, Theo Noll

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