Editorial" Dreikoenigsschrein", the Shrine of the Three Magi, bottom row with figures of prophets and kings made by Master Nicolas himself. Gold, enamel, precious stones.
EditorialAdoration of the Magi, with donor Emperor Otto IV at Christ's Baptism. Detail from the Shrine of the Three Magi at the high chancel of the cathedral. Gold, enamel, precious stones, cameos, antique gems (begun 1181).
EditorialThe three angels visit Abraham. They announce the birth of his son Isaac (Genesis 18,1-16). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg. Total length 460cm.
EditorialChrist enthroned, with two angels (on the gable, obverse side). Detail from the Shrine of the Three Magi at the high chancel of the cathedral. Gold, enamel, precious stones, antique gems, cameos (begun 1181).
EditorialGermany. Rhineland-Palatinate. Koblenz. Basilica of Saint Castor. In this church Carolingian heirs discussed what was to become the Treaty of Verdun (843) and division of Charlemagne's empire. Original construction, 817-836. Current building, Romanesqu...
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