Description
Fountain with a central column topped by a beer barrel and adorned with faces drinking from their hands. On the basin edge are five moveable figures illustrating the Battle of the Barrel in the early 17th century caused by the introduction of a drinking tax. The figures are:
- der streit um die tonne 1605/06 / The Battle of the Barrel, depicted is a goat.
- ilsabein
- kanzler knaus / Chancelor Knaus.
- der bürgermeister / The Mayor
- der torpförtner / The Gate Keeper
Der Streit um die Tonne 1605/06 |
Ilsabein |
Kanzler Knaus |
Der Bürgermeister |
Der Torpförtner |
Signature
geschaffen 1977 von | bonifatius stirnberg | aachen
Sculptor
- Bonifatius Stirnberg (Freienohl 1933),
German sculptor, famous for his fountains where the figures can be adjusted and moved
(Wikipedia).
Sources & Information
Tags
Location (N 52°1'40" - E 8°54'22")
Via the links below you can find the position:
Item Code: denw310; Photograph: 5 April 2014
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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