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B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation

Scene Description: showing the Annunciation to Mary in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation

Scene Description: showing the Annunciation to Mary in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

B01: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation - Mary to the right, Gabriel to the left

Scene Description: Two figures, full frontal, both haloed; Gabriel, on the left, extends his hand to Mary; Mary's hands held to her chest in prayer

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Visitation

Scene Description: showing the Visitation in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

B02: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Visitation - Mary greeting Elisabeth

Scene Description: Two women in two-thirds profile, both haloed; not embracing but hands touching.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

B03: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity

Scene Description: showing the Nativity in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

B03: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Christ child lying on the manger

this side of the basin is badly damaged, and much detailed has been lost -- Mary is not evident herself, but part of the long covers of the bed have survived; only a silhoute of Joseph remains, seated (?) on the right of the image; haloed; his arm (?) appears to stretch towards the bed; at the top, right beneath the top of the arch-head, is a cradle/manger with a swaddled child, head to he left; a band of rays falls from the cradle towards the Virgin; above the cradle not much is left of the ass and ox

Scene Description: this side of the basin is badly damaged, and much detailed has been lost -- Mary is not evident herself, but part of the long covers of the bed have survived; only a silhoute of Joseph remains, seated (?) on the right of the image; haloed; his arm (?) appears to stretch towards the bed; at the top, right beneath the top of the arch-head, is a cradle/manger with a swaddled child, head to he left; a band of rays falls from the cradle towards the Virgin; above the cradle not much is left of the ass and ox

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

B04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men

Scene Description: showing the standing Magi in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

B04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings

Scene Description: Three figures crowned, in profile, walking toward the Nativity scene; there is no Madonna and Child in this scene; their arms are held up holding gifts; the upper part, right beneath the arch-head, appears to have traces of an angel or of star with rays of light

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

B05: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - the three Wise Men are warned in a dream by an angel not to return to Herod

Scene Description: In one bed, their heads to the right; an angel descends from above

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Flight to Egypt

Scene Description: showing the Flight to Egypt in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Flight to Egypt

To the left, Madonna and Child on a horse, frontal pose, Joseph leading the horse; the three figures are haloed; Joseph wears a tunic; his right hand holds the bridle; his left hand holds a staff and bundle across his right shoulder

Scene Description: To the left, Madonna and Child on a horse, frontal pose, Joseph leading the horse; the three figures are haloed; Joseph wears a tunic; his right hand holds the bridle; his left hand holds a staff and bundle across his right shoulder

B07: New Testament - Passion of Christ - entry into Jerusalem

Scene Description: showing the Triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

B07: New Testament - Passion of Christ - entry into Jerusalem

Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday; Jesus, haloed, rides on an ass with long ears; to the right is a figure kneels and lays out a cape (?) for the animal to walk on

Scene Description: Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday; Jesus, haloed, rides on an ass with long ears; to the right is a figure kneels and lays out a cape (?) for the animal to walk on

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

BO5: New Testament - childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - dream of the Wise Men - warned not to return to King Herod

Scene Description: showing the Dream of the Magi in the centre arch

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

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angel - Seraphim - 14

one in eah spandrel of the arcade around the basin sides; most of them are badly damaged or eroded; this one appears to be the best preserved and is located to the right of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem scene

Scene Description: one in eah spandrel of the arcade around the basin sides; most of them are badly damaged or eroded; this one appears to be the best preserved and is located to the right of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem scene

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

angel - spandrel

Scene Description: showing a partly painted angel in the spandrel

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

animal - unidentified - head - 4

Scene Description: the two on this side are probably felines, the one on the left likely a lion

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

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

Scene Description: the capitals are rather plain; the bases, also plain, are mostly damaged or eroded

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

design element - motifs - braid or rope moulding

Scene Description: on this side it appears like a flat braid, but on the back it looks like a rope

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

design element - motifs - plant - in a window

Scene Description: the window looks like an arched frame outside, with three circles above a plant

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

design element - motifs - plant or tree

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

design element - motifs - plant or tree

Scene Description: with three scroll branches

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

information

Scene Description: entry for Ringsted in the DK volume

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

information

Scene Description: entry for Ringsted in the DK volume

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

information

Scene Description: entry for Ringsted in the DK volume

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

information

Scene Description: entry for Ringsted in the DK volume

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

information

Image Source: Field notes taken on site by BSI

information

Image Source: Field notes taken on site by BSI

view of base - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of base - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of basin - interior - detail

Scene Description: the metal insert used inside the stone font

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - east view - altar

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - northwest view

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast view

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church exterior in context - east view - detail

Scene Description: statue of King Valdemar and east view of the church

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - ceiling - painting

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - ceiling - painting - detail

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - ceiling - painting - detail - King Erik Plovpenning

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - ceiling - painting - detail - Queen Agnes enthroned - wife of King Erik Klippings

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - ceiling - painting - detail - crowning of Virgin Mary by Christ in Heaven

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel and east end - altar

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - choir - stalls - detail - Cain and Abel - Noah's Ark

on the left, Cain murders Abel; on the right, Noah and his boat; the six faces seen through the windows of the boat are human; the crow (top left) and the dove (top right) are present

Scene Description: on the left, Cain murders Abel; on the right, Noah and his boat; the six faces seen through the windows of the boat are human; the crow (top left) and the dove (top right) are present

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

view of church interior - choir - stalls - detail - Crowning of Virgin Mary - Christ in Majesty

Scene Description: on the left, the Coronation of Mary in Heaven; on the right, Christ in Majesty

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

view of church interior - choir - stalls - detail - Genesis - Creation - Creation of Eve

Scene Description: on the left, God creates the world; on the right, God creates Eve from Adam's body

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

view of church interior - choir - stalls - detail - Harrowing of Hell - Resurrection of Christ

Scene Description: on the left, the Harrowing of Hell, with the devils inside seen through the windows; on the right, Christ rises from the tomb

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

view of church interior - choir - stalls - detail - Sacrifice of Isaac

on the left a conflated scene: Abraham prepares for the sacrifice, and Isaac on the altar as the angel stops Abraham's sword; on the right, angels help the dead arise

Scene Description: on the left a conflated scene: Abraham prepares for the sacrifice, and Isaac on the altar as the angel stops Abraham's sword; on the right, angels help the dead arise

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

view of church interior - choir - stalls - detail - ascent of Christ

Scene Description: on the left, the Ascension of Christ; on the right, a Pentecost scene?

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

view of church interior - nave - looking west

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - pulpit and sounding board

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - tombstone - King Canute VI

Scene Description: son of King Valdemar I and Sophia of Minsk

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - tombstone - King Canute VI - CANUTUS REX DANIE ILIUS VALDEMARI PRIMI

Scene Description: King Canute, son of Valdemar I

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - tombstone - King Valdemar I

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - tombstone - King Valdemar II

Scene Description: aka 'Valdemar Sejr'; second son of King Valdemar I and Sophia of Minsk

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of church interior - tombstone - King Valdemar II - VALDEMARUS SECUNDUS LEGISLATOR DANORUM

Scene Description: King Valdemar II

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - tombstone - St. Canute Lavard

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 7 July 1997 by BSI

view of font - Flight to Egypt - Christ's entry into Jerusalem

Scene Description: basin sides showing: Flight to Egypt --> Triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem -- angels in the spandrels

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of font - New Testament - childhood and youth of Christ - Annunciation

Scene Description: basin sides showing: Triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem --> Annunciation to Mary --> Visitation -- angels in the spandrels

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of font - New Testament - childhood and youth of Christ - Visitation - Nativity

Scene Description: basin sides showing: Visitation --> Nativity -- > Magi -- angels in the spandrels -- angels in the spandrels

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of font - adoration of magi - dream of magi

Scene Description: basin sides showing: Magi --> Dream of the Magi -- angels in the spandrels

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of font - magi

Scene Description: basin sides showing: Nativity --> Magi --> Dream of the Magi -- angels in the spandrels

Image Source: digital photograph taken 15 May 2023 by BSI

view of font in context

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of font in context

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 31 July 2002 by BSI

view of font in context - painting - font in garden before return to church

Scene Description: Source caption: "Haven med den gamle døbefont"

Image Source: digital image of an 1850 oil on canvas painting by Jørgen Roed in the Statens Museum for Kunst [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jørgen_Roed_-_Haven_med_den_gamle_døbefont_-_KMS966_-_Statens_Museum_for_Kunst.jpg] [accessed 25 September 2022]

Copyright Instructions: CC-PD-Mark / PD-old-100-expired / PD-Art (PD-old-auto-expired)

INFORMATION

FontID: 00070RIN

Object Type: Baptismal Font1

Church/Chapel: Skt. Bendts Kirke

Church Patron Saints: St. Benedict of Nursia [original church dedicated to St. Mary]

Church Location: Sct. Bendtsgade 9, 4100 Ringsted, Denmark -- Tel.: 45 57 61 40 19

Country Name: Denmark

Location: Vestsjælland, Sjælland

Directions to Site: Located off (S) the E20, between Slagelse (W) and Koge (E)

Ecclesiastic Region: Roskilde Stift

Historical Region: Ringsted Herred (Sorø Amt)

Font Location in Church: In the crossing just west of the main altar.

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

Workshop/Group/Artisan: Sighraf / Sighrafr / Sigraf

Cognate Fonts: Eke (Gotland)

Credit and Acknowledgements: Our gratitude to the staff at Ringsted St. Bendtes, especially warden Claus, for providing full access to, and all available information on the baptismal font

Church Notes: original church ca. 1080; present brick church ca. 1170; The church is the burial place of Queen Dagmar and early royal families of Denmark.

Font Notes: Click to view

On-site notes: this font once stood in a garden close to the church - there is an old painting of it in the church -- figures in the spandrels of the basin: Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Adoration of the Magi, Dream of the Magi, Flight to Egypt -- the base has four monster or animal heads; a short modern plinth has been added to the base. The Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen has a painting by Jörgen Roed "Haven med den gamle døbefont" [=Garden with the old baptismal font] in which the font is depicted as a planter with the Annunciation scene facing the viewer; the picture has a male figure up on a ladder picking fruit from a tree while a maid extends her apron to gather the pickings. Mogens Nikjær (ICO, 3(1983): 1-7) makes an interesting interpretation of the painting in relation to the iconography of the Annunciation and claims that Roed, the painter, renders "a metaphorical depiction of an erotic scene, interpreted in Christian terms as an Annunciation." (ibid., p. 7). The actual font, now [July 1997] located inside the church, is badly worn due to the years of exposure to the elements and its use as planter. There are obvious similarities between it and the Eke font on Gotland. The main ornamentation consists of scenes from the childhood of Christ and one of the Passion. There are also rays of light which radiate from the manger to the Virgin. There are seraphim in the spandrels. Though attributed to the Sighraf workshop, it resembles some of the fonts of the Majestatis workshop. It has been dated to the 12th and 13th century depending on the source..

COORDINATES

Church Latitude & Longitude Decimal: 55.446, 11.787

Church Latitude & Longitude DMS: 55° 26′ 45.6″ N, 11° 47′ 13.2″ E

UTM: 32U 676273 6147956

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, sandstone

Number of Pieces: two

Font Shape: chalice-shaped

Basin Interior Shape: round

Basin Exterior Shape: round

Drainage Notes: no lining

Rim Thickness: 6-8.5 cm*

Diameter (inside rim): 56-57 cm*

Diameter (includes rim): 70-72 cm*

Basin Depth: 28-30 cm*

Height of Basin Side: 26-29 cm*

Basin Total Height: 40-45 cm*

Height of Base: 43 cm*

Font Height (less Plinth): 83-84 cm*

Font Height (with Plinth): 90 cm*

Square Base Dimensions: 39 x 42 cm*

Notes on Measurements: * BSI on-site [NB: measurements are a composite a several takings by BSI]

REFERENCES

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

Nykjær, Mogens, "En borgerlig bebudelse: Jørgen Roeds Haven med den gamle døbefont", 3 (1983), ICO – Iconographisk Post. Nordisk tidskrift för bildtolkning – Nordic Review of Iconography, 1983, pp. 1-7; p. 1-7

Olsen, Rikke Agnete, Skt. Bendts Kirke i Ringsted, Ringsted: Mationalmuseet, 1972