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Maria und Sankt Bonifatius

St. Mary and St. Bonifatius

artist unknown
1581?

Description

Two polychrome statues in niches at the façade of the town hall.

Arnstadt - Maria und Sankt Bonifatius
St. Bonifatius
(Wessex c. 672 - Dokkum 754), the Apostle of the Germans, missionary in the Frankish Empire; patron saint of Germany and the first archbishop of Mainz. He was martyred in Frisia in 754.
Maria mit Kind
Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ (Wikipedia).

Sculptor

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

Locatie (N 50°50'2" - E 10°56'44") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deth116; Photograph: 11 October 2018
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