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Moses, Elias und die Herrschertugenden am Schloß

Moses, Elijah and the Sovereign's Virtues at the Cathedral

artist unknown
2020 (replicas)

Berlin / Moses, Elias und die Herrschertugenden am Schloß

Description

The Eosanderportal at the west facade of the - rebuilt - Berlin Schloß has six statues and two reliefs. The statues are made with help of photos from the originals.

Four statues of virtues on top of the pilasters:

Berlin - Moses, Elias und die Herrschertugenden am Schloß
Stärke / Fortitude
Mäßigung / Temperance
Gerechtigkeit / Justice
Weisheit / Prudence

Two statues of prophets on the balustrade:

moses

elias

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Berliner Schloß, Das Eosanderportal ist (fast) komplett: Alle 6 Skulpturen sind an ihrem Platz!.

Locatie (N 52°31'0" - E 13°24'1") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: debe145; Photograph: 31 August 2022
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

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