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Stadt Gelsenkirchen
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Industriestraße 13
(Kath. Pfarrzentrum Sankt Hippolytus)

Sankt Hippolytus

Saint Hippolytus

one of the most important second-third century Christian theologians
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date

Description

Mural artwork showing the legend of the martyrdom of St. Hippolytus. According to this legend Hippolytus was dragged to death by wild horses, a striking parallel to the story of the mythological Hippolytus, who was dragged to death by wild horses at Athens.

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Gelsenkirchener Geschichten, Kunst im öffentlichen Raum.

Locatie (N 51°32'15" - E 7°1'22") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw903; Photograph: 29 July 2022
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