Parish church of the Holy Cross, Kežmarok, Spiš county, Slovakia

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The Monastery at Lébény was established between 1199 and 1203, by a nobleman, for private worship. The complex was dedicated to the Apostle Saint James the Great. Though the existing charter for approving the donations and construction was signed by Andreas II (1208), one of the walls of the church had “1206” engraved in them, which may indicate that the church was already built at that time. It is also mentioned in the RegestrumVaradiense (an important language memorial), which was made in the late cathedral chapter of the present Oradea (Nagyvárad) in the 13th century. The monastery of Lébény was attacked and burnt down several times; the first by Mongols, then the second by King Ottokar I of Bohemia; and thereafter by the Turks, which was probably in 1529 and definitely in 1683. The monastery was taken back from the Turks by the arch-abbot of Pannonhalma in 1540. He named a new abbot, though the title only existed on paper for a little bit longer than two decades. In 1563 the monastery was burnt down again for the third time and was left devoured. Presently, the only part of the complex that is still standing is the iconic three-nave Romanesque church in the middle of Lébény village. This church is one of the most important Romanesque style buildings of Hungary, which was most probably restored in the 17th century by the Jesuits, and it was the first ever Hungarian monument that was restored in the second half of the 19th century. In addition, the Romanesque church is also operating as a parish of the village.

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Mark’s running his fingertips around Velma’s upper back to sooth/tickle and distract from the pain. It’s something Velma likes in ordinary circumstances, but not necessarily a technique all women would enjoy during labor ; )

Photo by Genevieve Shiffrar.

High altar of the Holy Cross: panel paintings and predella reliefs by anonymous master from 1450-1460, over life size crucifixion (one of the best in Slovakia) by Master Paul of Levoča from around 1510, Virgin Mary by an unknown Kežmarok carver from the beginning of the 16th century (headwear is a later addition), St John and Mary Magdalene are from 17th century.

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The High altar of Saint Nicholas in the parish Church of Saint Nicholas in Prešov, eastern Slovakia, was erected already in late Gothic period (1490-1506, sculptor Ján Weiss). After the fire of 1673 the Gothic shrine with more than life-size carvings survived and was incorporated to the new Baroque altar construction of 1696 with statues by Jozef Hartmann, with the dominant Saint Sebastian. The prominent position of Saint Sebastian in the altar dedicated to Saint Nicholas can be explained by the intervention of the city mayor, donor of the altar, whose patron saint was Sebastian.

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Village Kids Walking on the Street on some Buddhist Sacral Tradition Day.

Some Village. Indonesia. 2009

Eingang Geburtsgrotte

location: Central Slovak Museum, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

provenance: Selce pri Banskej Bystrici

height: c 120 cm

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Update for Maria im G'fängnis.

The High altar of Saint Nicholas in the parish Church of Saint Nicholas in Prešov, eastern Slovakia, was erected already in late Gothic period (1490-1506, sculptor Ján Weiss). After the fire of 1673 the Gothic shrine with more than life-size carvings survived and was incorporated to the new Baroque altar construction of 1696 with statues by Jozef Hartmann, with the dominant Saint Sebastian. The prominent position of Saint Sebastian in the altar dedicated to Saint Nicholas can be explained by the intervention of the city mayor, donor of the altar, whose patron saint was Sebastian.

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Myself, Dr. Rhines and Mohammed

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from the altarpiece of Ľubica, Spiš county, north-east Slovakia

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Basilica of St Aegidius, church with the largest number (11) Gothic altars in Europe, in their original setting, UNESCO´s World Heritage site

Bardejov, north-eastern Slovakia

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The Monastery at Lébény was established between 1199 and 1203, by a nobleman, for private worship. The complex was dedicated to the Apostle Saint James the Great. Though the existing charter for approving the donations and construction was signed by Andreas II (1208), one of the walls of the church had “1206” engraved in them, which may indicate that the church was already built at that time. It is also mentioned in the RegestrumVaradiense (an important language memorial), which was made in the late cathedral chapter of the present Oradea (Nagyvárad) in the 13th century. The monastery of Lébény was attacked and burnt down several times; the first by Mongols, then the second by King Ottokar I of Bohemia; and thereafter by the Turks, which was probably in 1529 and definitely in 1683. The monastery was taken back from the Turks by the arch-abbot of Pannonhalma in 1540. He named a new abbot, though the title only existed on paper for a little bit longer than two decades. In 1563 the monastery was burnt down again for the third time and was left devoured. Presently, the only part of the complex that is still standing is the iconic three-nave Romanesque church in the middle of Lébény village. This church is one of the most important Romanesque style buildings of Hungary, which was most probably restored in the 17th century by the Jesuits, and it was the first ever Hungarian monument that was restored in the second half of the 19th century. In addition, the Romanesque church is also operating as a parish of the village.

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Pieta, stone, c 1400, sculptor from Bratislava or Vienna

mourning angels, mid-18th century, ascribed to Ľudovít Gode

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location: Central Slovak Museum, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

provenance: Selce pri Banskej Bystrici

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L'infiorata è un momento magico dove la sacralità, la fede, l'arte e la natura s'incontrano piacevolmente disegnando pitture nella terra come nel cuore. L’evento si svolge ogni anno, nel mese di Giugno, dove un immenso tappeto floreale si estende articolandosi in vari quadri, per circa 2000 metri, coprendo interamente il percorso della solenne processione.

Un sentito ringraziamento a tutti di vero cuore per aver visitato la mia galleria fotografica !!!

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provenance: Raclawice Olkuskie, Lesser Poland (Malopolska region)

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location: St. Elizabeth Cathedral, Košice, Slovakia

panel paintings: unknown from Spiš county, dated 1516

wooden statues: unknown from Košice, Bratislava or Vienna, 1474-1477 or later

height of the statues in the shrine: 159 & 164 cm

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Martyrdom of St John Evangelist on the other side of the panel

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brocade, gold and silver threads

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location: St. Elizabeth Cathedral, Košice, Slovakia

panel paintings: unknown from Spiš county, dated 1516

wooden statues: unknown from Košice, Bratislava or Vienna, 1474-1477 or later

height of the statues in the shrine: 159 & 164 cm

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Parish church of the Holy Cross, Kežmarok, Spiš county, Slovakia

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The monastery of the Benedictine Order at Pannonhalma was founded in 996 in Western Hungary and had a major role in the diffusion of Christianity in medieval Central Europe. The monastery shows a stratification of different architectural styles and various buildings.

Among these buildings: a school (the first ever school founded in the country), the monastic complex – home to the monks whose life is still based on St. Benedict’s Rule ‘Ora et labora’ -, the tourist welcome points and hospitality facilities, the Chapel of Our Lady, the Millennium Chapel and the botanical and herbal gardens.

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The High altar of Saint Nicholas in the parish Church of Saint Nicholas in Prešov, eastern Slovakia, was erected already in late Gothic period (1490-1506, sculptor Ján Weiss). After the fire of 1673 the Gothic shrine with more than life-size carvings survived and was incorporated to the new Baroque altar construction of 1696 with statues by Jozef Hartmann, with the dominant Saint Sebastian. The prominent position of Saint Sebastian in the altar dedicated to Saint Nicholas can be explained by the intervention of the city mayor, donor of the altar, whose patron saint was Sebastian.

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location: St. Elizabeth Cathedral, Košice, Slovakia

panel paintings: unknown from Spiš county, dated 1516

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height of the statues in the shrine: 159 & 164 cm

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High altar of the Holy Cross: panel paintings and predella reliefs by anonymous master from 1450-1460, over life size crucifixion (one of the best in Slovakia) by Master Paul of Levoča from around 1510, Virgin Mary by an unknown Kežmarok carver from the beginning of the 16th century (headwear is a later addition), St John and Mary Magdalene are from 17th century.

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provenance: Okoličné, Liptov county, central Slovakia

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The master´s quality is manifested through the depiction of faces, introspective,

full of dignity and melancholic lyrism that is enhanced with a delicate sfumato.

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The High altar of Saint Nicholas in the parish Church of Saint Nicholas in Prešov, eastern Slovakia, was erected already in late Gothic period (1490-1506, sculptor Ján Weiss). After the fire of 1673 the Gothic shrine with more than life-size carvings survived and was incorporated to the new Baroque altar construction of 1696 with statues by Jozef Hartmann, with the dominant Saint Sebastian. The prominent position of Saint Sebastian in the altar dedicated to Saint Nicholas can be explained by the intervention of the city mayor, donor of the altar, whose patron saint was Sebastian.

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provenance: Czulice, Lesser Poland (Malopolska region)

IMHO the statue is a little older

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brocade, gold and silver threads

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location: parish church of St Nicholas in Prešov, eastern Slovakia

dating: c 1720s

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The High altar of Saint Nicholas in the parish Church of Saint Nicholas in Prešov, eastern Slovakia, was erected already in late Gothic period (1490-1506, sculptor Ján Weiss). After the fire of 1673 the Gothic shrine with more than life-size carvings survived and was incorporated to the new Baroque altar construction of 1696 with statues by Jozef Hartmann, with the dominant Saint Sebastian. The prominent position of Saint Sebastian in the altar dedicated to Saint Nicholas can be explained by the intervention of the city mayor, donor of the altar, whose patron saint was Sebastian.

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Fresco ; Wall painting sacral ; Cycle ;

by Thomas von Villach (~ 1435-~ 1529) ; Kärnten

1470 ; 1480 ; in Thörl ; Austria ; Kärnten ; Parish Church ; Choir

Image found at the "Institut für Realienkunde des Mittelalters und der frühen Neuzeit" on their Digital IMage Server via their search engine: www.imareal.oeaw.ac.at/realonline/

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