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Marktplatz

Mariensäule

Marian Column

The mother of Jesus Christ
(Wikipedia)

Christian Mohr & Christian Stüttgen
1857/1913

Description

Hexagonal fountain with a statue of the Virgin Mary on the central column. It was built in 1857 by the Aachen-based sculptor Christian Mohr in the neo-Gothic style, based on plans by the Cologne-based architect Vincenz Statz. The fountain basin was redesigned by the Eupen sculptor Christian Stüttgen as part of a major restoration in 1913.

Inscription(s)

In honorem Beatae
Mariae sine labe concepta

CathoLICorVM-DonIs-ereCta

In honour of Saint
Mary Immaculate Conception

erected with gifts of Catholics

The last line is a chronogram for 1857

Sculptors

Christian Mohr (Fornich, Andernach 1823 - Köln 1888), German sculptor, who made made sculptures for the Cologne Cathedral (Wikipedia).
Christian Stüttgen (Oberforstbach 1876 - Eupen 1942), German/Belgian sculptor from Eupen (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Marienbrunnen (Eupen).

Locatie (N 50°37'50" - E 6°1'53") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: belg075; Photograph: 14 September 2024
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