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Bernkastel-Kues
Lkr. Bernkastel-Wittlich
Rheinland-Pfalz

Stiftsweg 1
(Akademie Kues)

Nicolaus Cusanus

Nicholas of Cusa

Kues 1401 - Todi, Umbria, 1464
Cardinal, one of the great geniuses and polymaths of the 15th century
founder of the Cusanusstift (1458), a still existing home of the aged
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Sandstone statue of the saint on the prow of a boat. It refers to the voyage Cusanus made to Constantinople in 1437.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Locatie (N 49°55'0" - E 7°4'16") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: derp134; Photograph: 20 April 2012
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