Bernward's Door: Presentation of Christ
Image ID
8282
Filename
xti_6316p.jpg
Title
Bernward's Door: Presentation of Christ
Location
Shrine of Padre Pio, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
Caption
The presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple, with St. Simeon and the Virgin Mary. Detail of Bernward's Door (Bernwardstüren) in Hildesheim Cathedral. The door was commissioned by Abbot Bernward in 1015 for St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim. It depicts eight scenes from the Old Testament on the left (from top to bottom) and eight scenes from the New Testament on the right (from bottom to top).
Dates
created March 2, 2008 | added May 28, 2011 | updated February 28, 2025
Part of Trip
7
Credit
Holly Hayes
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
EXIF Data
50 mm · 0.02000 sec · ISO 800
Image Size
3888 x 2592 px (10 MP)
Quality
6
EdStockPhoto?
yes
Art History Images?
yes
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