Ganthem

Results: 210 records

B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Christ child lying on the manger - penned animals in stable (no Mary or Joseph present)

Scene Description: This scene depicts the Child on the manger above the penned animals in the stable. There is no Madonna or Joseph present.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Christ child lying on the manger - penned animals in stable (no Mary or Joseph present)

the figure of Christ Child faintly discernible in a bed or manger, as are four bulges above that could be the ox? the mule? a star? else? Beneath is a curious pen with six animals in it

Scene Description: the figure of Christ Child faintly discernible in a bed or manger, as are four bulges above that could be the ox? the mule? a star? else? Beneath is a curious pen with six animals in it

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Herod questioning and instructing the Kings to find Child Chirst - Kings point to the star

Conflated scene depicted in two arches. Two of the magi point upward, probably gesturing to the star. In the second arch sits king Herod. He is pointing to the magi and looking toward the right at the scene of Christ's birth, indicating his request for the magi to find the Child and tell him where it is located. He holds erect a sword pointed upward.

Scene Description: Conflated scene depicted in two arches. Two of the magi point upward, probably gesturing to the star. In the second arch sits king Herod. He is pointing to the magi and looking toward the right at the scene of Christ's birth, indicating his request for the magi to find the Child and tell him where it is located. He holds erect a sword pointed upward.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B03: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Episode with Salome

Under one arch, the Virgin lies on the bed covered to the neck by the blanket which has elaborate folds. Joseph sits at the right. Standing behind the bed is Salome holding up the Child.

Scene Description: Under one arch, the Virgin lies on the bed covered to the neck by the blanket which has elaborate folds. Joseph sits at the right. Standing behind the bed is Salome holding up the Child.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Flight to Egypt

Scene Description: In the left arch (this scene takes place in two arches) a luxuriously appointed horse, on the horse two figures, the Madonna and Child. Madonna rides side-saddle, frontal, the right arm bent at elbow holds the front of the infant, the left arm around the child. The child is sitting full frontal, no arms visible. The feet of the child are evident, not wrapped in Madonna's mantle. Above the head of the child there appears to have been a star.To the right of the Flight to Egypt scenes under an arch, a figure in profile (2/3) wears a garment to the knees, the right arm bent at the elbow 90*, holds a palm in the hand while the bridle is wrapped around the arm of Joseph. The left arm is raised and bent at the elbow in an awkward position and holds the staff which rests on the right shoulder and carries the saddle bags.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B05: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - miracles - Miracle of the Cornfield

Scene Description: Two figures (under one arch). The figure on the left is smaller, 2/3 profile, head is bent forward, arms stretched forward holding a plant taller than he is (is this sheafs) - the right hand could be holding scythe. The person wears a short skirt and toes visible. The figure on the right is taller, full frontal, wears a coat of armour and helmet, the left arm bent at the elbow the scabber - the right arm bent at the elbow - the hand grabs the handle of the sword. He is posed in an action to remove the sword from scabber - the feet have shoes.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B05: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - miracles - Miracle of the Cornfield

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Massacre of the Innocents

Scene Description: Under 1st arch, a figures stands (2/3 profile), head erased, the left arm extends forward and holds a long shield which reaches from his shoulder to his feet - very long shield (medieval type - which kind?). The right arm bent at the elbow, holds a sword pointing upward. The texture of the armour is diaper patterned from the neck to the knees and both sleeves as well; the feet are shoed.Under 2nd arch the top third is erased, to the left a figure in coat armour, similar to the previous arch, only the right arm is visible, bent at elbow 90* degree holds a sword pointing upward. The figure to the right is in profile, and the body is bent at the waist and the head has been decapitated. The right arm is bent at the albow, palm extended forward, the left hand is grasping the right wrist in a gesture of grief.Under this arch, similar to previous arch but there are two decapitated bodies also bent at waist. The one to the right holds its arms in the same grief pose, the one in the centre holds is arms in the back - they are probably bound at the back. In the last arch of this episode: Two figures, full frontal, the figure on the left is enthroned, seated, although the top half is badly eroded, the right arm appears to be raised and pointing upward. The left hand rests on its left knee (Christ in benediction pose??) The figure to the right shows some scalloped upper dress, standing, waist down the garment has pleats. The left arm holds a sword in front of it the right arm must be bent upward for it is not visible at all.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Massacre of the Innocents - detail

Scene Description: soldier armed with sword and decapitated (?) figure bending forward

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Massacre of the Innocents - detail

Scene Description: the decapitated (?) figure bending forward and holding her right arm, a symbol of grief

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

B07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - two wise men pointing at Child in manger

In an arch (arch number 12) two figures. The figure on the left wears a long robe and mantle and is 2/3 view. The right arm, is bent at the elbow, 45*, and althought the hand has been raised upward with fingers extended. The left arm bent at the elbow, crosses the body diagonally and holds an object, curved object, folds down….- is this some cloth or scroll or what? The figure to the right also eroded, appears in full frontal, 2/3, the right arm bent at the elbow, 45* degree, raises diagonally across the body and and the finger points to the right, to the next scene (Christ on the manger). The left arm hangs along the body and holds a staff which is brokent at both ends.Description from dissertation, H.Sonne: The figure on the left appears to be holding a spindle and stands facing the viewer. The smaller figure on the right holds walking stick and points to the right where the Child lies in the manger. This is a portrait of the Virgin Mary and Joseph, a type of composition that is seen on the portal capital at Sant Andrea in Pistoia (Tuscany, Italy) dated to 1166, see Glass, 1997, p.11.

Scene Description: In an arch (arch number 12) two figures. The figure on the left wears a long robe and mantle and is 2/3 view. The right arm, is bent at the elbow, 45*, and althought the hand has been raised upward with fingers extended. The left arm bent at the elbow, crosses the body diagonally and holds an object, curved object, folds down….- is this some cloth or scroll or what? The figure to the right also eroded, appears in full frontal, 2/3, the right arm bent at the elbow, 45* degree, raises diagonally across the body and and the finger points to the right, to the next scene (Christ on the manger). The left arm hangs along the body and holds a staff which is brokent at both ends.Description from dissertation, H.Sonne: The figure on the left appears to be holding a spindle and stands facing the viewer. The smaller figure on the right holds walking stick and points to the right where the Child lies in the manger. This is a portrait of the Virgin Mary and Joseph, a type of composition that is seen on the portal capital at Sant Andrea in Pistoia (Tuscany, Italy) dated to 1166, see Glass, 1997, p.11.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU01: New Testament - Childhood of Christ - three wise men - magi departing from Herod and Adoration of the Kings

Scene under (UNDERSIDE - #1) the upper altar/manger - two figures, 2/3 view, dressed in long robes and mantles, only the right arm is visible, bent at the elbow, 90* angle, and holding round objects. Not crowned.

Scene Description: Scene under (UNDERSIDE - #1) the upper altar/manger - two figures, 2/3 view, dressed in long robes and mantles, only the right arm is visible, bent at the elbow, 90* angle, and holding round objects. Not crowned.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU01: New Testament - Childhood of Christ - three wise men - magi departing from Herod and Adoration of the Kings - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU02: Christ - Christ in Majesty - cruciferous halo - holding cross in left hand - right hand raised in benediction

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU02: Christ - Christ in Majesty - cruciferous halo - holding cross in left hand - right hand raised in benediction

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU02: Christ - Christ in Majesty - cruciferous halo - holding cross in left hand - right hand raised in benediction

Scene Description: notice the patterned V-neck garment

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU02: Christ - Christ in Majesty - cruciferous halo - holding cross in left hand - right hand raised in benediction - second figure - detail

second figure under the arch, also nimbed -but not a cruciferous halo; also holding a cross in the left hand; also wearing a V-neck garment; orant pose; the lower part of the face is damaged; although no signs of discernible female characteristics, could it be Mary?

Scene Description: second figure under the arch, also nimbed -but not a cruciferous halo; also holding a cross in the left hand; also wearing a V-neck garment; orant pose; the lower part of the face is damaged; although no signs of discernible female characteristics, could it be Mary?

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU03: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - visit of the three Wise Men to King Herod - with raised swords

One arch, 3rd scene underbowl. Two figures both sitting down, full frontal, heads turned toward the right. Left arms bent at the elbow, raised with index fingers pointing upward, thumb inward. The left hands rest on the left knees - the poses are identical - and hold a sword pointing upward.

Scene Description: One arch, 3rd scene underbowl. Two figures both sitting down, full frontal, heads turned toward the right. Left arms bent at the elbow, raised with index fingers pointing upward, thumb inward. The left hands rest on the left knees - the poses are identical - and hold a sword pointing upward.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU03: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - visit of the three Wise Men to King Herod - with raised swords

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - enthroned figure of Herod

tentative identification -- two figures armed with swords; the one on the right crowned, seated; points index finger of his six-fingered to figure on the left; the standing figure on the left appears not to be crowned but the area of his head is damaged; carries a sword in his left hand, that arm dressed in a very wide sleeve, like those of the crowned figure to the right; his right hand is not visible. Is it Herod giving instructions?

Scene Description: tentative identification -- two figures armed with swords; the one on the right crowned, seated; points index finger of his six-fingered to figure on the left; the standing figure on the left appears not to be crowned but the area of his head is damaged; carries a sword in his left hand, that arm dressed in a very wide sleeve, like those of the crowned figure to the right; his right hand is not visible. Is it Herod giving instructions?

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - enthroned figure of Herod

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - enthroned figure of Herod

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - enthroned figure of Herod?

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU05: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings

Scene Description: Two figures, in profile, facing and walking to the right. The figure on the left, is dressed in short, knee-length gown - thigh length, wears shoes and holds a club with both arms. The figure on the right wears long robes and mantle which appears to have neck clasp. Probably crowned, although not absolutely certain, it looks kingly, regal stance. The right hand is bent at the elbow, index finger extended and points upward to the above scene of the first decapitation scene on the side of the bowl. The left hand holds its robe or mantle

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - journey of the Wise men - arrival - walking as pilgrams with one servant

Scene Description: One arch - scene #5 - on underside. Two figures, both sitting, the figure on the left, full frontal, holds a sword in the left hand leaning on his left knee, pointing upward. The right hand is visible at right side of the chest - oath posture (?). The head is turned to the right in profile. No head covering visible, worn. The figure on the right, the upper body leans to the left, head facing left, wears a crown, 3 points, the right arm is bent at the elbow and raised diagonally across the composition, index finger extended. It has six fingers on the hand and the cuffs are very wide - but this does not appear to be a woman. The left arm holds a sword pointing upward, leaning on his left knee. The spandrel holds a four-pointed star or flower, not a rosette like the other spandrels.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - detail

Scene Description: walking behind the three Kings; is it a weapon he carries?

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - visit of the three Wise Men to King Herod - 1 Wise Man - Herod with raised sword

Tentative identification -- this may be part of the departure of the Magi after conferring with Herod, although the figure on the right does not look very royal [is he dressed in pilgrim garb?]

Scene Description: Tentative identification -- this may be part of the departure of the Magi after conferring with Herod, although the figure on the right does not look very royal [is he dressed in pilgrim garb?]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

BU07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - visit of the three Wise Men to King Herod - 1 Wise Man - Herod with raised sword

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

LBS01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - visit of the three Wise Men to King Herod - 1 Wise Man

Two figures. The figure on the right stands, 2/3 view, long robes, faces left, the centre of the composition. The right arm bent at the elbow points diagonally upward and index finger extended. The left arm, flush with the body, bent at 90* angle, holds a staff across the body. The figure on the left is seated on a throne, 2/3view, looks to the other figure to the right, wears a crown, the right arm raised at shoulder height, bent at elbow, diagonally points to the hand of the other figure. The left arm holds a sword across its body and points to the left and down.

Scene Description: Two figures. The figure on the right stands, 2/3 view, long robes, faces left, the centre of the composition. The right arm bent at the elbow points diagonally upward and index finger extended. The left arm, flush with the body, bent at 90* angle, holds a staff across the body. The figure on the left is seated on a throne, 2/3view, looks to the other figure to the right, wears a crown, the right arm raised at shoulder height, bent at elbow, diagonally points to the hand of the other figure. The left arm holds a sword across its body and points to the left and down.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

LBS02: Apostle or saint - Apostles - unidenitfied - 2 - holding 1 open book

Scene Description: 2nd scene of figures on the base. This has two figures, 2/3 profile, facing each other, haloed, The figure on the left has the right arm, bent at the elbow, and holds the left side of something circular (wreath?). The figure on the right in a similar position to the other one, the left arm that holds the wreath in a similar position. The right arm and left arm of the left hand figure, appear to be holding a book from behind and below the wreath. Both figures wear long robes and wear shoes. No crowns on either figure.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

LBS02: Apostle or saint - Apostles - unidenitfied - 2 - holding 1 open book - detail

Scene Description: is it a wreath? are they just the exagerated pointing fingers?

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

LBS03: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - visit of the three Wise Men to King Herod - 2 Wise Men holding swords

Scene Description: Three figures. The centre one is enthroned, sitting full frontal, the head is crowned with 3-pointed crown, looks to the right. The right arm is raised at shoulder, the hand has two fingers outward pointing to the left, diagonally up. The left arm holds a sword pointing upward. The figure on the left stands in profile, the right arm points diagonally, with an extended index finger to the figure on the extreme right. This figure, on the extreme right, faces the left, the king, the right arm appears to be holding an object close to its body, the left arm is bent at the elbow and holds what appears to be a sword.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

LBS04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - King Herod - central figure crowned with sword - 2 (magi? or soldiers) on either side

Scene between the heads. Two figures, the one on the left enthroned, 2/3 view, the head looks to the right and appears to have a crown although it is broken. The left arm bent at the elbow, the hand with index finger extended pointing diagonally upward. The right arm comes out of the mantle, bent at the elbow, holds a sword point up, parallel to its head. The figure wears shoes. The figure on the right, stands 2.3 view and is smaller than the other figure. The right arm bent at the elbow, points diagonally, with extended index finger to the figure on the left. The left arm holds an object like a staff, vertical along the body.

Scene Description: Scene between the heads. Two figures, the one on the left enthroned, 2/3 view, the head looks to the right and appears to have a crown although it is broken. The left arm bent at the elbow, the hand with index finger extended pointing diagonally upward. The right arm comes out of the mantle, bent at the elbow, holds a sword point up, parallel to its head. The figure wears shoes. The figure on the right, stands 2.3 view and is smaller than the other figure. The right arm bent at the elbow, points diagonally, with extended index finger to the figure on the left. The left arm holds an object like a staff, vertical along the body.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 May 1997 by BSI

animal - mammal - lion - head - covered in interlace

Scene Description: the interlace resembling a harness of sorts

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

animal - mammal - lion - head - covered in interlace

Scene Description: this one and one other may have had prey in its mouth

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

animal - mammal - lion - head - covered in interlace - 4

Scene Description: very worn and damaged

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

animal - reptile - snake

all around the lower base; on the sides it [they?] shows knots in its body, and, on this side, it bites its own tail thus closing the circle; at the angles it slithers above the four lion heads

Scene Description: all around the lower base; on the sides it [they?] shows knots in its body, and, on this side, it bites its own tail thus closing the circle; at the angles it slithers above the four lion heads

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

design element - architectural - arcade - round arches - columns with capitals and bases

the capitals made of crude interlace; the arch-heads are double; the bases roughly triangular, some larger and decorated with incisions

Scene Description: the capitals made of crude interlace; the arch-heads are double; the bases roughly triangular, some larger and decorated with incisions

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

design element - motifs - floral

Scene Description: chiefly eight-petalled, but at least one is four-petalled

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

design element - patterns - scalloped

Scene Description: on the sides of the base, upper part, between the lions' heads

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

design element - patterns - zigzag

Scene Description: around the lower basin side; interrupted by the bases of the columns

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Image Source: Field notes taken on site by BSI

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Image Source: digital image of field-notes taken 21 August 2012 by BSI

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Image Source: digital image of field-notes taken 21 August 2012 by BSI

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Image Source: digital image of field-notes taken 21 August 2012 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of base - east side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of base - north side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of base - west side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Herodes"

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910508F2] [accessed 14 April 2021]

Copyright Instructions: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0

view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "barnamordet i Betlehem"

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910508F2] [accessed 14 April 2021]

Copyright Instructions: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0

view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "flykten till Egypten"

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910508F2] [accessed 14 April 2021]

Copyright Instructions: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0

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Scene Description: Source caption: "skördeundret"

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910508F2] [accessed 14 April 2021]

Copyright Instructions: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0

view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of basin - east side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - interior

Scene Description: notice the large -6 cm in diameter- drain hole, and the traces of paint

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - north side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - northeast side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - northwest side

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - southeast side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - southwest side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - underbowl - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

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view of basin - upper view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of basin - west side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin side and underbowl - east side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin side and underbowl - north side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - apse

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - apse - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - detail

Scene Description: quaint trompe-l'oeil on the church wall

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of church exterior - east view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - east view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of church exterior - lych-gate

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - lych-gate

Scene Description: the base of the tower and its portal, seen through the lychgate

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - northeast end

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - northeast view

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 May 1997 by BSI

view of church exterior - northwest view - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view - detail

Scene Description: to the right [East] of the southwest portal

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view - detail

Scene Description: showing the two south portals

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view - detail

Scene Description: the trompe-loeuil, by the side of the southwest portal

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 May 1997 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast end

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast end

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast portal

Scene Description: opening into the chancel

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast portal

Scene Description: opening into the chancel

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast view

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 May 1997 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest end

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest portal

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest portal - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest portal - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest portal - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest portal - detail

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Scene Description: extreme right of the east frieze of the southwest portal: the back of Joseph and decorative foliage

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Scene Description: left to right: Annunciation to Mary; Visitation; Nativity with seated Joseph [dream of Joseph?]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Scene Description: Annunciation to Mary

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Scene Description: Visitation

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to the left, Visitation; the Nativity scene: Mary in a luxurious four-poster bed; Christ Child swathed and wearing cruciferous nimbus, with ox and mule in attendance; six-pointed star in the upper left of the scene; seated Joseph appears to sleep and dream at the extreme right

Scene Description: to the left, Visitation; the Nativity scene: Mary in a luxurious four-poster bed; Christ Child swathed and wearing cruciferous nimbus, with ox and mule in attendance; six-pointed star in the upper left of the scene; seated Joseph appears to sleep and dream at the extreme right

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest portal - west side - detail

Scene Description: probably part of the annunciation to the shepherds

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Scene Description: left to right: part of the Annunciation to the Shepherds; Adoration of the Magi; Massacre of the Innocents

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest portal - west side - detail

Scene Description: left to right: part of the Annunciation to the Shepherds; two Magi of the Adoration of the Magi scene

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Scene Description: a Magus kneels before Madonna and Child, part of the Adoration of the Magi scene

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Scene Description: Adoration of the Magi; Herod and one of his henchmen, part of the Massacre of the Innocents

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Scene Description: Herod an his henchmen: Massacre of the Innocents

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view of church exterior - tower

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view of church exterior - tower - northwest view

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Scene Description: opening into the tower space from the west

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

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Scene Description: at the base of the west side of the tower

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Scene Description: now used for regular access to the interior

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view of church interior - Holy Rood

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 May 1997 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church interior - alms box

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - alms box

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view of church interior - alms box

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view of church interior - alms box

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view of church interior - altar and retable

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel

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view of church interior - chancel arch

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view of church interior - looking east

Scene Description: showing the font in the centre of the asile

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view of church interior - looking west - detail

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view of church interior - lookuing west

Scene Description: showing the font in the centre of the aisle

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view of church interior - nave - looking east

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view of church interior - nave - northwest corner - painting - detail - devils and milkmaid - Harrowing of Hell

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view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 1 June 2018 by BSI

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Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - painting - detail - Paul and Peter

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view of church interior - pulpit

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view of church interior - pulpit and sounding board

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view of church interior - retable

Scene Description: a copy of the 14th-century original in the Statens Historiska Museum, Stockholm

Image Source: digital photograph taken 22 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - retable

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910508F2] [accessed 14 April 2021]

Copyright Instructions: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0

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Scene Description: Source caption: "två män med svärd / två helgon"

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Copyright Instructions: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0

view of font - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 2 June 2023 by BSI

view of font - east side

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view of font - northeast side

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view of font - northwest side

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view of font - south side

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view of font - southeast side

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view of font in context

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 May 1997 by BSI

INFORMATION

FontID: 00007GAN

Object Type: Baptismal Font1

Church/Chapel: Ganthems kyrka

Church Location: Ganthem kyrkby, 622 46 Romakloster / Dalhem, Gotland, Sweden -- Tel.: +46 498 500 31

Country Name: Sweden

Location: Gotland, Gotlands län

Directions to Site: Located between highway 143 (W) and 146 (W), 9 km E of Romakloster, 25-30 km ESE of Visby

Ecclesiastic Region: Visby stift -- Dalhems församling

Historical Region: Gotlands norra härad, Halla ting, Gotlands län

Font Location in Church: Inside the church, in its original location, beneath the tower arch, in the centre of the nave. The western door has been converted into the main entrance today. Although the southern door was originally the main entrance

Date: ca. 1095-1130?

Century and Period: 12th - 13th century, Late Romanesque

Workshop/Group/Artisan: Hegvald? / Hegwald? / Hegwald Posthumous / Hegvaldsgruppen

Church Notes: late-12thC church; modified early-13thC; nave paintings 15thC; church restored 1966-1967;

Font Notes: Click to view

Described and illustrated in Sveriges kyrkor: Gotland (Bd. IV, hft. 2: 236-248, 251) as a "baptismal font by Hegwaldr", a relic from the church that "existed early in the 12th century, or even earlier." Roosval had dated this font originally to ca. 1100, but later revised his dating to between 1095 and 1130 (ibid., 236n). The font is of sandstone, cylindrical mounted, worn all over, but especially with much damage to the upper part of the basin. Very busy figural ornamentation all over the basin and round pedestal base. On the "upper part of the bowl: two Kings walking; Herod on the throne; the Virgin Mary in bed, and nurse with the Holy Child, and Joseph; the Flight into Egypt. Lower part of bowl: Herod and Herodias on the throne. Base: two men discussing a book; on either side of them are monsters' heads in high relief." (ibid., p. 241, caption to pl. 260). Other scenes illustrated on the basin include the Miracle of the Corn/Harvest, the Massacre of the Innocents, a view of the cradle on top of a cattle-pen, etc. On the underbowl, besides Herod and Herodias are the Magi, a Madonna and Child, etc. The base is a round pedestal ornamented with four protruding heads; though too worn to allow for a clear identification, they appear to be lion/monster heads with snakes in their mouths; besides the two haloed figures discussing with the book, there are three others, all three involving a crowned figure armed with a sword in conversation with other figures. Noted and illustrated in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910508F2] as a baptismal font made of sandstone in the mid-12th century by Hegvald. On-site notes: the font is badly worn around the upper half of the basin, but it is still possible to identify the various scenes - at least generally [cf. ImagesArea for a full description of the scenes on the basin sides, underbowl and base]. It is a different style than the Hegwaldr font at Sjonhem; this font has a much flatter relief carving - it borders on being a work by Majestatis, or, rather Semi-Majestatis (more than one artisan worked in the Hegwaldr workshop). The pictorial program moves from the left to right (?); there are 12 arches around the sides of the basin. There are another 7 arches on the underside of the bowl. There are four heads on the base with scenes (figures) in between. More than one arch will frame a particular scene - this must be read very carefully; the arches were purely architectural settings rather than narrative divisions. There are traces of paint on the font.

COORDINATES

Church Latitude & Longitude Decimal: 57.514583, 18.581778

Church Latitude & Longitude DMS: 57° 30′ 52.5″ N, 18° 34′ 54.4″ E

UTM: 34V 355150 6377248

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, sandstone

Number of Pieces: two (plus plinth)

Font Shape: cylindrical (mounted)

Basin Interior Shape: round

Basin Exterior Shape: round

Drainage Notes: no lining -- drain hole is 6 cm in diameter

Rim Thickness: 7-8.5 cm*

Diameter (inside rim): 57-58 cm*

Diameter (includes rim): 73-74 cm* / 74 cm**

Basin Depth: 33-36 cm*

Height of Basin Side: 30-31 cm*

Basin Total Height: 47-50 cm*

Height of Base: 52 cm* [42+10] includes lower base]

Height of Central Column: 39-40 cm*

Font Height (less Plinth): 89-90 cm* / **

Font Height (with Plinth): 101-102 cm*

Square Base Dimensions: 60 x 61 cm*

Notes on Measurements: * BSI on-site [NB: measurements are a composite of several takings by BSI] / ** SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910508F2]

REFERENCES

Fåhraeus, Fredrik, "Dopfuntarna, deras tillbehör och placering på Gotland under medeltiden. En inventering.", Stockholm, 1974

Ljungman, Ulrika, "Där ord blev sten: Delstudie av romanska dopfuntars ikongrafi", 1993, ICO – Iconographisk Post. Nordisk tidskrift för bildtolkning – Nordic Review of Iconography, 1993, pp. 1-20, 19 ill.; p. 8, 13

Lundberg, Erik, "Problemet Hegvald", 1937

Lundmark, Efraim, Sveriges kyrkor: Gotland, Stockholm: G. Tisell, 1925-1990

Nordström, Folke, Mediaeval Baptismal Fonts: An Iconographical Study, Stockholm: Universitetet i Umeå, 1984

Roosval, Johnny, ""Tomas Biskop" på Nora funt?", 1947, Ångermanland: årsbok ... utgiven av Ångermanslands hembygdsförbund, 1947, pp. 37-47; [?]

Roosval, Johnny, Die Steinmeister Gottlands: Eine Geschichte der führenden Taufsteinwerkstätte des schwedischen Mittlealters, ihre Voraussetzungen und Begleit-Erscheinungen, Stockholm: A.-B. C.E. Fritzes K. Hofbokhandel, 1918

Stenström, Tore, "Problem rörande Gotlands medeltida dopfuntar", Umeå, 1975