BWV Pilgrimage Church of Wiess - Steingaden Germany
by Paolo Signorini
Title
BWV Pilgrimage Church of Wiess - Steingaden Germany
Artist
Paolo Signorini
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List - Germany - Pilgrimage Church of Wies
The sanctuary of Wies, a pilgrimage church miraculously preserved in the beautiful setting of an Alpine valley, is a perfect masterpiece of Rococo art and a masterpiece of creative genius, as well as an exceptional testimony to a civilization that has disappeared.The hamlet of Wies, near Steingaden in Bavaria, was the setting of a miracle in 1738: a simple wooden image of Christ mounted on a column, which was no longer venerated by the Premonstratensians, appeared to some of the faithful to be in tears. A wooden chapel constructed in the fields housed the miraculous statue for some time. However, pilgrims from Germany, Austria, Bohemia, and even Italy became so numerous that the Abbot of the Premonstratensians of Steingaden decided to construct a splendid sanctuary. Accordingly, work began in 1745 under the direction of the celebrated architect, Dominikus Zimmermann, who was to construct in this pastoral setting in the foothills of the Alps one of the most polished creations of Bavarian Rococo. The choir was consecrated in 1749 and the remainder of the church finished by 1754. That year Dominikus Zimmermann left the city of Landsberg where he lived to settle in Wies near his masterpiece, in a new house where he died in 1766.The church, which is oval in plan, is preceded to the west by a semi-circular narthex. Inside, twin columns placed in front of the walls support the capriciously cut-out cornice and the wooden vaulting with its flattened profile; this defines a second interior volume where the light from the windows and the oculi is cleverly diffused both directly and indirectly. To the east, a long deep choir is surrounded by an upper and a lower gallery.
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Luther Fine Art 5 Days Ago
Congratulations! I am happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 discussion.
CAROLE SPANDAU
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Tatiana Travelways
I'm delighted to feature your beautiful artwork on the front page gallery of the "Travel Art" group, at Fine Art America! :)
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE!! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "FEBRUARY 2024 Features."
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-Feb 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 2-14-2024)
Holly April Harris
I am very pleased to feature your fantastic artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 Fourth Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 12/7/23