September 20, 2012 - St. Mary Church

CaliforniaMama · 09-20-2012, 09:52 AM

This Gothic-style vaulted ceiling of St Mary in Pirna, built around 1544-46, was designed by Peter Ulrich.

I enjoy seeing something different than what typically comes to mind in regard to the Gothic vaulted ceilings. This ceiling is much lighter, in color and in design, and opens the ceiling in a way that reminds me of a quilt shaken out and falling gently upon me.

I love seeing the carvings that appear in the choir area of the church.

In this carving, look for the wild man and a marten trying to catch a bird.

These images are on Virtual Tourist, taken by German Eagle.

Trilby · 09-20-2012, 02:53 PM

Craftsmanship.

they gotz it.

Sundae · 09-20-2012, 03:04 PM

Is nice.
Seen similar, but then I have been to Rome and sundry Catholic churches in Europe. Not being swanky, just saying. It is very Germanic though (reminds me of Delftware, although that's over the border)

Imagine the affect on the parishioners when the whole place was lit by candelight, at a time when many still used rush candles. Or even in bright sunlight when windows at home were small and leaded. It would have been a blaze of colour and gilt. Glorious.

SPUCK · 09-21-2012, 05:49 AM

Amazing detail right down to Wildman having crapped his britches.

Griff · 09-21-2012, 06:01 AM

Beautiful!

09-20-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
CaliforniaMama I wonder . . . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Left Coast, a pretty good place to be. Posts: 1,278	September 20, 2012 - St. Mary Church This Gothic-style vaulted ceiling of St Mary in Pirna, built around 1544-46, was designed by Peter Ulrich. I enjoy seeing something different than what typically comes to mind in regard to the Gothic vaulted ceilings. This ceiling is much lighter, in color and in design, and opens the ceiling in a way that reminds me of a quilt shaken out and falling gently upon me. I love seeing the carvings that appear in the choir area of the church. In this carving, look for the wild man and a marten trying to catch a bird. These images are on Virtual Tourist, taken by German Eagle.

09-20-2012, 02:53 PM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Craftsmanship. they gotz it. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-20-2012, 03:04 PM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Is nice. Seen similar, but then I have been to Rome and sundry Catholic churches in Europe. Not being swanky, just saying. It is very Germanic though (reminds me of Delftware, although that's over the border) Imagine the affect on the parishioners when the whole place was lit by candelight, at a time when many still used rush candles. Or even in bright sunlight when windows at home were small and leaded. It would have been a blaze of colour and gilt. Glorious. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-21-2012, 06:01 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Beautiful! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-21-2012, 05:49 AM	#4
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Amazing detail right down to Wildman having crapped his britches.

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