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Madonnenstatue im Umfeld der Wallfahrtskirche Marienweiher

Fast lebensgroße Steinmadonna im Aufgangsbereich der katholischen Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Heimsuchung in Marienweiher, Kulmbacher Land. Geschaffen vom Künstler Johann-Caspar Metzner wohl im Jahre 1695. Es wird der Kampf der Maria gegen das 'Böse' dargestellt.

Main figure:

Mary: "According to the New Testament, Mary , also known as Saint Mary, the Virgin Mary, or the Blessed Virgin Mary amongst other titles, styles and honorifics was a Galilean Jewish woman of Nazareth and the mother of Jesus."

Almost life-size stone Madonna in the entrance area of the Catholic pilgrimage church of the 'Visitation of the Virgin Mary' in Marienweiher, Kulmbacher Land. Created by the artist Johann-Caspar Metzner probably in 1695. It shows the struggle of Mary against the 'evil'.

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(Sources: Wikipedia, Marktleugast.de - Pictures taken by Waymarkowner 9/3/18)

Associated Religion(s): roman-catholic Statue Location: Pre-area of church Entrance Fee: free Artist: Johann-Caspar Metzner Website: [Web Link]

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