Caption

Detail of a capital of the Gnadenpforte in Bamberg Cathedral, Marienpforte, r. Kapitellzone, rv SO., album page, photograph, This photo is part of an album., number: '33.', Bamberg, 1900 - c. 1920, photographer, Bavaria, paper, baryta paper, gelatin silver print, developed gelatin silver print, height 168 mm x width 220 mm, church (exterior), Bamberg Cathedral, A close-up view of a weathered stone relief shows several carved human figures and decorative elements arranged on a rough background. Two larger upper figures face forward with detailed facial features, draped garments, and stylized wings or flowing cloth around their shoulders, one with a hand raised near the chest and the other with a hand extended to the side. Below and around them are smaller, partially damaged figures and ornamental shapes, including curved drapery, fragmented architectural details, and rough, chipped stone surfaces. The entire scene is monochromatic with strong contrasts between smooth carved areas and coarse, eroded textures.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A76_359

License type

Rights managed

Available size

45.3Mb (10.1Mb) / 14.9in x 11.8in / 4478 x 3536 (300dpi)

Keywords

Detail capital Gnadenpforte Bamberg Cathedral Marienpforte r Kapitellzone rv album page photograph photo part album number 33 Bamberg 1900 - c 1920 photographer Bavaria paper baryta paper gelatin silver print developed gelatin silver print height 168 mm x width 220 mm church exterior close-up view weathered stone relief several carved human figures decorative elements arranged rough background Two larger upper figures face forward detailed facial features draped garments stylized wings flowing cloth shoulders hand raised near chest hand extended side them smaller partially damaged figures ornamental shapes curved drapery fragmented architectural details rough chipped stone surfaces entire scene monochromatic strong contrasts smooth areas coarse eroded textures