Image 6230.02.04 by Leslie Garland

Sweden > 6230.02.04
6230.02.04 Northern door of Lund Cathedral Lund Skċne Sweden Keywords: The tympanum shows David fighting with mythological beasts The style has similarities with Celtic and Urness designs The original Cathedral was consecrated in 1145 by Archbishop Eskil but a fire destroyed the roof in 1234 The replacement stone vaulting was too heavy for the walls and restoration by Adam van Düren in the 16th century saw the addition of buttresses and sculpture It continued to deteriorate until completely renovated in the 19th century by C G Brunius and Helgo Zetterwall in a Romanesque architectural style Swedish Skane Duren church religion religious Christian Christianity place of worship semi circular architecture architectural stone sandstone old ancient medieval ornate stonework sculpture sculpted sculptural detail pattern arch fluted main entrance entranceway lgpl
© Leslie Garland Pictures
image reference:
6230.02.04

"<" back one image forward one image ">"




Photographer: Leslie Garland
Collection: Sweden
Filename:
6230.02.04
Upload Date: 2005-09-21 09:53:46
Photo Size: 8.9mb 4748x3676 pixels
Preview:
  comp 840x650

Caption:

Northern door of Lund Cathedral Lund Skċne Sweden
Keywords: The tympanum shows David fighting with mythological beasts The style has similarities with Celtic and Urness designs The original Cathedral was consecrated in 1145 by Archbishop Eskil but a fire destroyed the roof in 1234 The replacement stone vaulting was too heavy for the walls and restoration by Adam van Düren in the 16th century saw the addition of buttresses and sculpture It continued to deteriorate until completely renovated in the 19th century by C G Brunius and Helgo Zetterwall in a Romanesque architectural style Swedish Skane Duren church religion religious Christian Christianity place of worship semi circular architecture architectural stone sandstone old ancient medieval ornate stonework sculpture sculpted sculptural detail pattern arch fluted main entrance entranceway lgpl