Regina Coell (Madonnenfigur) - Marienweiher, BY, D
N 50° 09.470 E 011° 38.153
32U E 688275 N 5559505
Religious figure 'Regina Coell', dated 1695, displayed in Marienweiher.
Waymark Code: WMXXB6
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 03/12/2018
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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'.
Enjoy your visit here!
(Sources: Wikipedia, Marktleugast.de - Pictures taken by Waymarkowner 9/3/18)