st. gereon, cologne
Image ID
158525
Title
st. gereon, cologne
Caption
Romanesque mosaic of Samson and the lion, in the east end of the crypt. These mosaics are in excellent condition (partly due to restorations over the centuries), but difficult to see since they are roped off and in low light. They were originally laid in the choir. Their subjects include Samson tearing down the city gates of Gaza, Samson losing his strength after a haircut, Samson and the lion, David and Goliath, and other hero stories from the Old Testament books of Judges, Samuel and Kings. More info: St. Gereon Church, Cologne More photos: St. Gereon Photo Gallery
Dates
created February 9, 2008 | added August 10, 2023 | updated March 1, 2025
Part of Trip
6
Credit
Holly Hayes
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
EXIF Data
50 mm · 0.01667 sec · ISO 400
Image Size
800 x 513 px (0 MP)
Quality
6
EdStockPhoto?
yes
Art History Images?
yes