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Entrance, St. Lorenz Cathedral, Nuremberg

Entrance, St. Lorenz Cathedral, Nuremberg, by Schrag, 1850
Entrance, St. Lorenz Cathedral, Nuremberg, by Schrag, 1850

Entrance, St. Lorenz Cathedral, Nuremberg is a photography by the Impressionist artist Schrag. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Entrance, St.

About this work

Overview

Entrance, St. Lorenz Cathedral, Nuremberg is a photographic work by Schrag, dating to circa 1850, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph captures the intricately carved stone entrance of St. Lorenz Cathedral in Nuremberg. The doorway is adorned with numerous carvings depicting narratives, including tiny robed figures in the curved arch above the door, and additional scenes on the wooden door panels, featuring people and animals.

Technique & Style

As a photograph, the work's technique is rooted in early 19th-century photography. The subject's style, however, reflects the Gothic architectural and sculptural traditions of the cathedral's original construction, characterized by dense, detailed carvings.

History & Provenance

Created around 1850 by Schrag, the photograph is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, though specific details of its acquisition or previous ownership are not provided.

Context

The photograph provides a window into the preservation and documentation of European Gothic architecture during the mid-19th century, a time when interest in historical monuments and their detailed recording was growing.

Legacy

While the photograph's direct legacy is not broadly outlined, it contributes to the archival and aesthetic appreciation of St. Lorenz Cathedral's architectural details, facilitating study and admiration of Gothic artistry across time and geography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Schrag

She carried a sketchbook everywhere, even to church, where she’d sit for hours drawing the stone ribs of vaults and the way light slid through stained glass.

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