Statues - Hither & Thither

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Vaduz

Heiligkreuz 1
(Kathedrale St. Florin)

Geburt und Tod Christi

Birth and Death of Christ

Weihnacht und Pietà - Christmas and Pieta

Hans von Matt
Fonderie Brotal Mendrisio
1958-1961

Description

Two sculptures in niches under the stairs leading to the main entrance of the cathedral.
The one to the left shows Mary with the Child Jesus, the one to the right Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus.

Vaduz - Geburt und Tod Christi

Signature

(both statues) h. von matt
cera persa | brotal | mendrisio

Sculptor

Hans von Matt (Stans 1899 - Stans 1985), Swiss sculptor (SIKART Lexikon).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Kathedrale St. Florin (Vaduz).

Locatie (N 47°8'10" - E 9°31'20") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: li04; Photograph: 4 October 2014
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

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