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Christophorus

Saint Christopher

(Greek: Χριστόφορος, 'Christ-bearer'),
martyr of the 3rd century. Carried Christ as a child across a river
(Wikipedia)

Nikolaus Knupfer
1983

Description

Statue of Saint Christopher carrying a sphere with the Christ Child.

Emmerich am Rhein - Christophorus

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Christophorus

Nikolaus Knupfer 1983

Sculptor

Nikolaus Knupfer, German sculptor from Essen.

Sources & Information

Emmerich.de, Spaziergänge zur Kunst im Öffentlichen Raum (PDF on-line).

Locatie (N 51°49'45" - E 6°14'43") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw814; Photograph: 28 July 2022
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