Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Aachener Domschatz

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Winged altar Aachen Altar With a depiction of the Passion of Christ Master of the Aachen Altar, Cologne, 1505 - 1520

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Winged altar with the Mass of Gregory in the center flanked by the Virgin with child, Anna Selbdritt, Cosmas and Damian and the twelve apostles. Hildesheim, ca 1525

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Arm reliquary of Charlemagne contains ulna and radius from the right arm Gilded silver, enamel Lyon, 1481

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Enamel panel with Christ in Majesty Meuse region, ca 1180 Converted into a cope brooch with additions in 1870

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Signaling horn / Olifant dubbed "Hunting horn of Charlemagne" Ivory, gilded silver, precious stones Egypt, 11th c Carrying strap Velvet with stitched on device "dein eyn" (solely yours) 14th and 17 c

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Aquamanile / Pouring Vessel in shape of a bust, cast bronze, gilded Aachen, 1170/80

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Aquamanile / Pouring Vessel in shape of a lion, cast bronze Rhine.Meuse region, 1170/80

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. The Cross of Lothar / Lotharkreuz This half-meter tall Ottonian processional cross dates from around 1000 and is still in occasional use. The oak cross is encased in gold and silver and adorned with over a hundred gemstones and 35 pearls. The cameo of Emperor Augustus at the crossing is from the first century. The back, in contrast, is plain with a simple engraving of Christ on the Cross. Rhineland (Cologne?), last quarter of 10th c.

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Silver Book Cover Ivory panels Byzantine, mid 10th century Metal frame Germany, 1170/80

The Aachen Cathedral Treasury ("Aachener Domschatz") is one of the largest and most important treasuries of medieval Christian artworks in Europe. The treasury has over a hundred works that are exhibited in a museum adjacent to the Aachen Cathedral – the monumental church of Charlemagne, which together with the treasury was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1978. Vessel for holy water Ivory, precious stones, gilded silver, silver, bronze Germany / Lorraine, ca 1000 Handle and metal insert 1863