Der Tassilo-Liutpirc-Kelch aus dem Stift Kremsmünster
Geschichte - Archäologie - Kunst
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Schnell & Steiner GmbH, Verlag
Published:17th Sep '19
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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Tassilo-Liutpirc-Kelch, illuminating its history, artistry, and significance in early medieval Bavaria.
Kremsmünster Abbey is home to one of the most significant liturgical artifacts from the early Middle Ages: a beautifully adorned and intricately inscribed communion chalice. This illustrated volume offers the first extensive descriptive and visual documentation of this remarkable chalice. Originally gifted by Bavarian Duke Tassilo III and his wife, the Lombard princess Liutpirc, this chalice was crafted approximately 1250 years ago in the Salzburg region, and its splendor has captivated audiences for centuries. Researchers regard the Tassilo-Liutpirc chalice as a representation of ancient Bavaria and a fleeting blend of Mediterranean and insular post-antiquity culture.
Despite its historical significance, much about the chalice's creation, authenticity, and original purpose remained elusive. The intricate imagery and decorations have puzzled scholars, but this book aims to shed light on these mysteries. After a five-year research project, this publication presents a thorough descriptive, photographic, and graphic analysis, alongside advanced archaeometric and goldsmith investigations that adhere to contemporary standards. The historical context and the artistic brilliance of the era are explored, particularly during the reign of Tassilo, who faced a dramatic overthrow by Charlemagne in 788.
In a meticulous detective-like approach, this volume revives the lost artistic treasure of Tassilo III and deciphers the enigmatic pictorial program of the Tassilo-Liutpirc-Kelch, revealing it as an allegorical representation of the celestial city. The text is presented in German, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in this fascinating historical artifact.
ISBN: 9783795431877
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 2485g
496 pages