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Trierer Stadtpatrone und Steipen-Riesen

Trier Patron Saints and Steipe-Giants

Meister Steffen Bildhauer
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Trier / Trierer Stadtpatrone und Steipen-Riesen

Description

On the corners of the building are two knights in armour, the so-called Steipen-Riesen (Steipe giants), and between the arches four gothic saint statues, showing the patron saints of Trier, from left to right:

St. Jakobus - St. James

St. Helena

St. Petrus - St. Peter

St. Paulus - St. Paul

(d. 44), one of the Twelve Apostles. Patron saint of pilgrims, soldiers and cavalrymen. Depicted holding a pilgrim's staff decorated with a scallop shell. His remains are in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (Spain) (Wikipedia).
(ca. 246/50 - 330), consort of Emperor Constantius, and mother of Emperor Constantine I. She is traditionally credited with finding the relics of the True Cross (Wikipedia).
(possibly died AD 67), apostle, first pope; patron saint of locksmiths and confessors. Usually holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven in his hand (Wikipedia)
the Apostle, (c. 5 - c. 67 ), persecuted the early followers of Jesus before switching sides and seeking to join them. He was instrumental in creating the Christian Church. He is the protector of tent-makers, theologians and the ecclesiastical press and is depicted with a sword. (Wikipedia).

Annotation

Built in the 15th century, destroyed in 1944 and reconstructed 1968-70. The original statues are in the City Museum.

Sculptor

Meister "Steffen Bildhauer"

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste der Kulturdenkmäler in Trier-Kernstadt.
Datenbank der Kulturgüter in der Region Trier, Alle Kulturgüter in Altstadt, Gemeinde Trier.

Locatie (N 49°45'24" - E 6°38'27") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: derp038; Photograph: 17 June 2011
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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