Statue of Our Lady of Halle

Edit

Classify

Create

Description

This statue was donated in 1267 by Sofia of Thuringia. The statue was part of the inheritance Sophia had received from her mother, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. The event is depicted on the stained glass windows of the Chapel of Our Lady.
The image depicts Mary breastfeeding the baby Jesus. This is where the close bond between mother and child becomes visible. The theme dates back to early Christian and the first Byzantine art.
When the city was besieged in 1489 and in 1580, Mary is said to have caught the cannonballs in her lap from the city walls. Since then, her face would have been blackened by the powder vapor. In reality, the statue's head and hands used to be silvered. The oxidation of the silver may explain the black color of the image.

Source

More information

Wizpr.guide

Translated by Azure

| | Public | Dutch • French

Statistics

Quickly to

Things to do in surrounding Sights nearby Destinations close by

Looking for routes that pass here?

Nearby routes

Things to do in surrounding Show all

Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.

Sights nearby Show all

Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.

Plan your route

With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.

Route planner