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Hildesheim
Lkr. Hildesheim
Niedersachsen

Brühl 15-16
(Bischöfliches Priesterseminar)

Heiligenstatuen an der Seminarkirche

Saints' Statues at the Seminary Church

18th century sculptor
1772?

Hildesheim / Heiligenstatuen an der Seminarkirche

Description

In the front of the church, built in 1772, are three large niches with polychrome statues.

Hildesheim - Heiligenstatuen an der Seminarkirche
Maria Immaculata / Saint Mary Immaculate Conception with a wreath of stars on her head and a lily branch in her hand, and standing on a crescent moon and a sphere, trappling a serpent.
Sankt Franziskus von Assisi / Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone (1181/82 - 1226), an Italian friar and preacher. He founded among others the Franciscan Order. Saint Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history (Wikipedia). Depicted as a monk with a book on which a skull lies, and an orb under his right foot Hildesheim - Heiligenstatuen an der Seminarkirche
Sankt Antonius von Padua / Saint Anthony of Padua, born Fernando Martins de Bulhões, (Lisbon c. 1195 - Padua 1231), priest and friar of the Franciscan Order, known for his preaching and expert knowledge of scripture (Wikipedia).
Depicted as a monk with a book on which a child sits.

Hildesheim - Heiligenstatuen an der Seminarkirche
In the building to the left is a polychrome relief with a calvary scene.

Sculptor

Unknown 18th century sculptor

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Priesterseminar_Hildesheim.

Locatie (N 52°8'50" - E 9°57'1") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens543; Photograph: 29 August 2022
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In the building to the left is a polychrome relief with a calvary scene.