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(ehem. katholisches St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus)

Sankt Elisabeth von Thüringen und Sankt Joseph

Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia and Saint Joseph

Franz Heise
1928

Eisenach / Sankt Elisabeth von Thüringen und Sankt Joseph

Description

Two stone statues in niches on the faßade of the former Saint Elisabeth Hospital.

Eisenach - Sankt Elisabeth von Thüringen und Sankt Joseph
Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia
(Bratislava 1207 - Marburg 1231), princess of the Kingdom of Hungary, Landgravine of Thuringia; built a hospital where she herself served the sick; symbol of Christian charity (Wikipedia).
Saint Joseph
the husband of the Virgin Mary and the earthly father of Jesus Christ (in distinction to God, his "heavenly father") (Wikipedia).

Signature

(St. Elisabeth) F. Heise

Sculptor

Franz Heise (1856-1912), German sculptor from Warburg. Founded the 'Atelier für kirchliche Kunst,' continued by his sons

Locatie (N 50°58'37" - E 10°19'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deth082; Photograph: 10 October 2018
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