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    TG_606: Helena-Fenster
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    Title

    Helena-Fenster

    Type of Object
    Stained glass
    Artist / Producer
    Jäger, Ludwig (Louis)
    Dating
    1937
    Dimensions
    250 x 95 cm
    Location
    Wallfahrtskapelle Heiligkreuz (Bernrain), Kreuzlingen
    Place
    n V
    Inventory
    Corpus Vitrearum Thurgau · Corpus Vitrearum · Thurgau (canton)

    Iconography

    Description

    Dargestellt ist die Auffindung des heiligen Kreuzes. Im Vordergrund stehen rechts die heilige Helena und links der Bischof Makarios I. von Jerusalem. Sie wenden sich einer auf dem Totenbett liegenden Frau zu, die durch Berührung des wiedergefunden Kreuzes erweckt wurde.

    Iconclass Code
    11D41163 · Helena identifies the True Cross: a human corpse is restored to life when it touches the cross
    46A122(VON STRENG) · armorial bearing, heraldry (VON STRENG)
    Iconclass Keywords
    coat of arms · corpse · heraldry · raising from the dead · recognizing · touching
    Heraldry

    Wappen von Streng, Alfons.: In Silber mit goldenem Schildbord aus linkem Schildrand hervorgehender gepanzerter Arm, in der natürlichen Hand schräglinks blaues Schwert mit goldenem Griff.

    Inscription

    INRI
    Gestiftet von Alphonsus L. B. von Streng 1937

    Signature

    Jäger L.

    Technique / State

    Technique

    Farbloses und farbiges Glas, Bemalung mit Schwarzlot. Wappen: blaues Überfangglas, Bemalung mit Silbergelb.

    History

    Dating
    1937
    Original Donor

    von Streng, Alfons (1852–1940), Nationalrat

    Owner

    Katholische Kirchgemeinde Kreuzlingen-Emmishofen

    Bibliography and Sources

    Literature

    Salathé, A. (2012). Alfons von Streng. Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz. Abgerufen von https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/de/articles/004087/2012-08-16/

    Image Information

    Name of Image
    TG_Kreuzlingen_WallfahrtskapelleHeiligkreuz_TG_606
    Credits
    © Vitrocentre Romont (Foto: Hans Fischer)
    Date
    2020
    Owner

    Katholische Kirchgemeinde Kreuzlingen-Emmishofen

    Inventory

    Reference Number
    TG_606
    Author and Date of Entry
    Eva Scheiwiller-Lorber 2021; Sarah Keller 2021
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