Sanda nr. Klintehamn

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B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Mary tells Joseph she is pregnant

Scene Description: scene labelled in Roosval (1918) as "Geburt" [=Nativity]

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Mary tells Joseph she is pregnant

Joseph sits to the right in the composition with his head resting on his right hand. His left hand rests on his lap. He is haloed. The Virgin sitting upright legs extended outward - in a semi-reclined position. Her bed is strange - perhaps seated on a rock or surrounded by light (?). No real evidence of a bed. THERE APPEAR TO BE NO CHRIST CHILD PRESENT. Her right had is raised in a talking gesture. [Roosval (1918) identifies as the Nativity]

Scene Description: Joseph sits to the right in the composition with his head resting on his right hand. His left hand rests on his lap. He is haloed. The Virgin sitting upright legs extended outward - in a semi-reclined position. Her bed is strange - perhaps seated on a rock or surrounded by light (?). No real evidence of a bed. THERE APPEAR TO BE NO CHRIST CHILD PRESENT. Her right had is raised in a talking gesture. [Roosval (1918) identifies as the Nativity]

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 30 May 1997 by BSI

B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Mary tells Joseph she is pregnant - detail

Scene Description: Mary; right hand

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Mary tells Joseph she is pregnant - detail

Scene Description: Joseph

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation - Mary to the right, Gabriel to the left

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation - Mary to the right, Gabriel to the left

Gabriel (in contra-posture pose) stands to the left of the Virgin. He has two visible wings and his haloed. His right hand points to the Virgin or holds the long strip of (yarn, blood). The Virgin's right hand is extended to the strip of blood/yarn - her hand is not really holding anything for her thumb remains open and palm exposed. The long strip descends down to the floor into a chalice shaped container. To the right of the Virgin is a shrub. She is haloed and robed. Upper wing of Gabriel extends beyond the framed arch.

Scene Description: Gabriel (in contra-posture pose) stands to the left of the Virgin. He has two visible wings and his haloed. His right hand points to the Virgin or holds the long strip of (yarn, blood). The Virgin's right hand is extended to the strip of blood/yarn - her hand is not really holding anything for her thumb remains open and palm exposed. The long strip descends down to the floor into a chalice shaped container. To the right of the Virgin is a shrub. She is haloed and robed. Upper wing of Gabriel extends beyond the framed arch.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 30 May 1997 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation - Mary to the right, Gabriel to the left - detail

Scene Description: hands

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation - Mary to the right, Gabriel to the left - detail

Scene Description: from the hand to the chalice

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation - Mary to the right, Gabriel to the left - detail

Scene Description: chalice

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation - Mary to the right, Gabriel to the left - detail

Image Source: BSI -- photographed 21 May 1997

B03: animal - fabulous animal or monster - griffin - passant

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B03: animal - fabulous animal or monster - griffin - passant

passant to the left -- Four legged and winged beast; animal head, small and raised upward; long thin tail like a lion's; its snout is open and extends beyond the frame of the arch, like the scene with Gabriel's wings.

Scene Description: passant to the left -- Four legged and winged beast; animal head, small and raised upward; long thin tail like a lion's; its snout is open and extends beyond the frame of the arch, like the scene with Gabriel's wings.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 30 May 1997 by BSI

B04: animal - fabulous animal or monster - aspis - rider

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B04: animal - fabulous animal or monster - aspis - rider

a man fights/rides an aspis (passant to the left) ; he is not haloed nor does he have a sword. Is this Gunnar and the serpent? He is grabbing the serpent by the neck.

Scene Description: a man fights/rides an aspis (passant to the left) ; he is not haloed nor does he have a sword. Is this Gunnar and the serpent? He is grabbing the serpent by the neck.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 30 May 1997 by BSI

B05: Old Testament - the time of Samson - the book of Judges - Samson - fighting a lion - aspis

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B05: Old Testament - the time of Samson - the book of Judges - Samson - fighting a lion - aspis

Samson is seated on the lion (passant to the right) in a fighting pose. To the left of the composition is an aspis (bird body with coiled dragon's tail); it appears also in the previous composition of the lion fighting the deer (?)

Scene Description: Samson is seated on the lion (passant to the right) in a fighting pose. To the left of the composition is an aspis (bird body with coiled dragon's tail); it appears also in the previous composition of the lion fighting the deer (?)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B06: animal - mammal - lion - deer - aspis - fighting

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B06: animal - mammal - lion - deer - aspis - fighting

a lion is throwing a deer (wolf? dog?) over his back, its jaws are tightly latched onto the other animal. To the right of the composition is a highly stylized acanthus bush. To the left of the two animals is an aspis similar to the one in the previous scene

Scene Description: a lion is throwing a deer (wolf? dog?) over his back, its jaws are tightly latched onto the other animal. To the right of the composition is a highly stylized acanthus bush. To the left of the two animals is an aspis similar to the one in the previous scene

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B06: animal - mammal - lion - deer - aspis - fighting - detail

the aspis is crowded into the bottom left corner of the scene, snout pointing upwards; bird-like body and dragon's colied tail clearly discernible here

Scene Description: the aspis is crowded into the bottom left corner of the scene, snout pointing upwards; bird-like body and dragon's colied tail clearly discernible here

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Presentation of the Christ-child in the temple

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Presentation of the Christ-child in the temple

Virgin stands to the left holding the Christ Child by the buttocks over the altar; the Child raises his arms (shoulder height) and extends an object to the person on the right, who stands holding two circular objects; this may be Simeon or perhaps Joseph with the turtle doves; he is haloed and perhaps has a beard; wears a robe and stands in contra-pose. Plain altar on a plinth.

Scene Description: Virgin stands to the left holding the Christ Child by the buttocks over the altar; the Child raises his arms (shoulder height) and extends an object to the person on the right, who stands holding two circular objects; this may be Simeon or perhaps Joseph with the turtle doves; he is haloed and perhaps has a beard; wears a robe and stands in contra-pose. Plain altar on a plinth.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 30 May 1997 by BSI

B07: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Presentation of the Christ-child in the temple - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 30 May 1997 by BSI

B08: New Testament - Passion of Christ - Crucifixion - Mary - John the Evangelist

Image Source: digital image of a drawing by A. Essén in Roosval (1918)

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B08: New Testament - Passion of Christ - Crucifixion - Mary - John the Evangelist

John, haloed, stands to the right and his right hand supports his head; his left hand holds the right elbow (dream or doubting pose??). Mary stands to the left of the cross; she is haloed; her palms are parallel to each other, thumbs upward, in orant posture; she stands in a 3/4 pose. Christ, haloed, on the cross is longer than the plain cross, legs together, knees bend toward the Virgin, feet spread from the ankles down (ankles are joined) at a 30* degree angle; cloth is draped around his waist and falls to his knees; his arms are straight, parallel to the ground, palms outward.

Scene Description: John, haloed, stands to the right and his right hand supports his head; his left hand holds the right elbow (dream or doubting pose??). Mary stands to the left of the cross; she is haloed; her palms are parallel to each other, thumbs upward, in orant posture; she stands in a 3/4 pose. Christ, haloed, on the cross is longer than the plain cross, legs together, knees bend toward the Virgin, feet spread from the ankles down (ankles are joined) at a 30* degree angle; cloth is draped around his waist and falls to his knees; his arms are straight, parallel to the ground, palms outward.

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B08: New Testament - Passion of Christ - Crucifixion - Mary - John the Evangelist - detail

Scene Description: Mary; orant? notice the position of Christ's legs

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B08: New Testament - Passion of Christ - Crucifixion - Mary - John the Evangelist - detail

Scene Description: hands

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

B08: New Testament - Passion of Christ - Crucifixion - Mary - John the Evangelist - detail

Scene Description: John in a dream or doubting pose? grief?

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 30 May 1997 by BSI

LBH01: human figure - male - head - long hair

Scene Description: on the east side of the base [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH01: human figure - male - head - long hair - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH01: human figure - male - head - long hair - detail

Scene Description: left-side view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH01: human figure - male - head - long hair - detail

Scene Description: right-side view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH02: animal - mammal - ram

Scene Description: on the north side of the base [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH02: animal - mammal - ram

Scene Description: right-side view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH03: animal - mammal - lion - head

Scene Description: [tentative identification] -- on the west side of the base [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH03: animal - mammal - lion - head

Scene Description: [tentative identification] - right-side view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH03: animal - mammal - lion - head

Scene Description: [tentative identification] -- left-side view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH03: animal - mammal - lion - head - detail

Scene Description: [tentative identification]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH04: animal - mammal - lion - head

Scene Description: [tentative identification] -- on the south side of the base [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

LBH04: animal - mammal - lion - head

Scene Description: [tentative identification] -- left-side view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

design element - architectural - arcade - round arches - 8 - columns with capitals and bases

typical of Byzantios' style, with stubby columns and massive motifs in the spandrels -- shown here [L->R]: zoomachia - Presentation at the Temple - Crucifixion

Scene Description: typical of Byzantios' style, with stubby columns and massive motifs in the spandrels -- shown here [L->R]: zoomachia - Presentation at the Temple - Crucifixion

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

design element - motifs - floral or foliage - 8

Scene Description: the spandrel motifs typical of Byzantios' arcades

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

design element - motifs - roll moulding

Scene Description: it was painted with a braid (?) pattern, but most of it is now gone

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

design element - motifs - torus-scotia-torus

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

information

Image Source: field-notes taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

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information

Image Source: field-notes taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

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information

Image Source: field-notes taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

Copyright Instructions: IMAGE NOT FOR PUBLIC USE

symbol - unidentified

Scene Description: one of the four sides of the base (northeast); a symbol was painted on it, and some of it is still visible

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

unidentified

Scene Description: another of the sides of the base (northwest); whatever was painted on it is now eroded

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of base - east side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of base - north side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of base - northeast side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of base - south side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of base - west side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin

Scene Description: Source caption: "Sanda Kyrka [...] Dopfunt av sandsten, 1150-tal."

Image Source: digital image [523-269.TIF] of a 1937 B&W photograph by Eric Lundberg, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200026722.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

Copyright Instructions: PD Sweden

view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] [accessed 26 April 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] [accessed 26 April 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] [accessed 26 April 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] [accessed 26 April 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] [accessed 26 April 2021]

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view of basin - underbowl

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of basin - upper view

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - churchyard, cemetery - gate - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - churchyard, cemetery - lapidarium

Scene Description: an improvised lapidarium in the churchyard

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - northeast view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - south portal - chancel portal

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view

Image Source: digital photograph in K-blogg - Riksantikvarieämbetet [www.k-blogg.se/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSCN0947.jpg] [accessed 28 November 2012]

Copyright Instructions: PERMISSION NOT AVAILABLE -- IMAGE NOT FOR PUBLIC USE

view of church exterior - south view - frieze - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view - frieze - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view - frieze - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view - frieze - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view - frieze - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch

Scene Description: opening into the chancel

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast porch - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast view

Image Source: digital image [523-9.TIF] of a 1916 B&W photograph by Einar Erici, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200026217.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

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view of church exterior - southwest porch

Scene Description: opening into the west side of the nave -- it is the one in regular use

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - southwest porch - tympanum

Scene Description: remains of paintings on it

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior - tower - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church exterior in context - southwest view

Scene Description: Source caption: "Sanda kyrka [...] Kyrkomiljö"

Image Source: digital image [dbg20035] of a 20 July 1996 photograph by Jan Norrman, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000300024442.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

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view of church interior - Holy Rood

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - baptismal dish

Scene Description: Source caption: "Sanda kyrka [...] Dopfat av pressad mässing."

Image Source: digital image [523-267.TIF] of an undated [between 1 January 1907 and 31 December 1912] B&W photograph by Carl R. af Ugglas, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200026726.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

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view of church interior - bell

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - bell - detail

Scene Description: Runic inscription

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - capital

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - capital

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - capital

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - looking east

Image Source: digital image [523-76.TIF] of an undated [ca. 1891?] B&W photograph by Olof Sörling, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200026320.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

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view of church interior - nave - arch and impost or respond

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - capital - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - impost or respond

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - looking east

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Scene Description: Source caption: "Sanda Kyrka [...] Dopfunt av sandsten, 1150-tal."

Image Source: digital image [523-257.TIF] of a 1914 B&W photograph by Johnny Roosval, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200026682.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

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view of font

Scene Description: Source caption: "Sanda Kyrka [...] Dopfunt av sandsten, 1150-tal."

Image Source: digital image [523-258.TIF] of a 1914 B&W photograph by Johnny Roosval, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200026703.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

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view of font

Scene Description: Source caption: "Sanda Kyrka [...] Dopfunt av sandsten, 1150-tal."

Image Source: digital image [523-259.TIF] of a 1914 B&W photograph by Johnny Roosval, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanda_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200026704.jpg] [accessed 25 April 2021]

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view of font

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] [accessed 26 April 2021]

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view of font

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] [accessed 26 April 2021]

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view of font - east side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font - east side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font - north side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font - northeast side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font - northwest side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font - southeast side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font - southwest side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font - west side

Scene Description: [orientation is approximate]

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font in context

Scene Description: east view of the font; in the nave, looking west

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font in context

Scene Description: at the east end of the nave; looking east towards the presbitery

Image Source: digital photograph taken 18 August 2012 by BSI

view of font in context

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 9 July 2002 by BSI

INFORMATION

FontID: 00027SAN

Object Type: Baptismal Font1

Church/Chapel: Sanda kyrka

Church Location: 623 79 Sanda, Gotland, Sweden

Country Name: Sweden

Location: Gotland, Gotlands län

Directions to Site: Located off (SE) the local roads I568-I577 crossroads, E of county road 140, 7 km NNE of Klintehamn, about 25 km S of Visby

Ecclesiastic Region: Visby stift -- Sanda församling [medieval: Linköping]

Historical Region: Gotlands södra härad, Banda ting, Gotlands län

Font Location in Church: Inside the church, at the E end of the nave, just W of the chancel arch, centre aisle

Date: ca. 1150?

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

Workshop/Group/Artisan: Byzantios

Church Notes: Double-nave church is large. Present church dates from ca. 1300, but the tower belonged to a previous stone church of the 12thC -- viisited by BSI 3 times" 30 May 1997 - 9 July 2002 - 18 August 2012

Font Notes: Click to view

Described and illustrated in Sveriges kyrkor: Gotland (Bd. III: 150, 152) as an sandstone octagonal mounted baptismal font from the Byzantios workshop and dated circa 1150 by Roosval (ibid.); basin sides ornamented with arcade of round arches resting on low columns; each arch contains a scene of the Childhood or Passion of Christ, Samson, animals, etc. Roosval (1918) identifies the scene on the east side as the Nativity [cf. Images area]. Round pedestal base with four heads at 90-degree angles; round lower base with several mouldings. Described and illustrated also in Fåhraeus (1974). In Stenström (1975). In Nordström (1984). Noted and illustrated in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2] as a baptismal font made of sandstone in the second half of the 12th century bt Byzantios. On-site notes: the pictorial program on this font proceeds from the right to the left. The font is in good condition and has traces of paint all over it. Well-designed and proportioned font and skillfully carved. Older plinth has similar traces of paint and colourings as the font; it is difficult to tell what date it is, perhaps the 16th century. There is no drainage evident on the plinth, even though there is a hole in the bowl of the font; this probably means that the font once stood directly on the floor of the church and the plinth was added later [cf. supra]. The interior of the basin appears to have been re-carved at two opposite spots, a modification possibly related to the font cover? [cf. Image section for full iconographic program]

COORDINATES

Church Latitude & Longitude Decimal: 57.429306, 18.223333

Church Latitude & Longitude DMS: 57° 25′ 45.5″ N, 18° 13′ 24″ E

UTM: 34V 333298 6368581

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, sandstone

Number of Pieces: three

Font Shape: octagonal (mounted)

Basin Interior Shape: round

Basin Exterior Shape: octagonal

Drainage Notes: [cf. FontNotes for description of plinth]

Rim Thickness: 7-8 cm*

Diameter (inside rim): 55 cm*

Diameter (includes rim): 70-71 cm* / 70 cm***

Basin Depth: 24 cm*

Height of Basin Side: 25 cm*

Basin Total Height: 43 cm*

Height of Base: 35 cm* / 37 cm**

Font Height (less Plinth): 78 cm* / 80 cm** / 80 cm***

Font Height (with Plinth): 100-101 cm* / 102 cm***

Notes on Measurements: * BSI on-site / ** Fåhraeus (1974: 36) / *** SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 910810F2]

LID INFORMATION

Notes: [cf. FontNotes]

REFERENCES

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

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

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

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