Bjaresjo / Bjäresjö / Bjeresjo / Bjeresjö

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

Scene Description: showing the whole Nativity scene, including Joseph's Dream, in the two arches

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

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

In the third arch, there is the last magi and a woman standing with hands in adoration. She has long braids. She is the Virgin. The inscription reads "GABRIEL MARIA SPIRITUS SANCTUS" . There is no image of Gabriel. A dove descends toward her from the left. The Virgin Mary faces the representation of Christ in Majesty.

Scene Description: In the third arch, there is the last magi and a woman standing with hands in adoration. She has long braids. She is the Virgin. The inscription reads "GABRIEL MARIA SPIRITUS SANCTUS" . There is no image of Gabriel. A dove descends toward her from the left. The Virgin Mary faces the representation of Christ in Majesty.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B02: Christ - Christ in Majesty

Scene Description: showing the Annunciation to Mary (left) and the Majestas Domini

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B02: Christ - Christ in Majesty

Scene Description: showing the Annunciation to Mary (left) and the Majestas Domini

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B02: Christ - Christ in Majesty

Scene Description: Christ in Majesty.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B02: Christ - Christ in Majesty - inscription

Scene Description: a close up of the inscribed arch-head with the Majestas Domini

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B02-03: Christ - Christ in Majesty - Public life of Christ - baptism of Christ - in a font

Scene Description: showing the Majestas Domini (left) and Christ's First Bath (right

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B03: New Testament - Public life of Christ - baptism of Christ - in a font - inscription

Scene Description: close-up of the two inscribed arch-heads over the Majestas Domini and the First Bath

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B03: New Testament - public life of Christ - baptism of Christ - in a font

Scene Description: showing the Majestas Domini (left), Christ's First Bath (centre) and Joseph's Dream in the far right corner

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B03: New Testament - public life of Christ - baptism of Christ - in a font

Christ kneels in a baptismal font, holding a large cross. The Virgin Mary stands on the left holding a cloth. St. John the Baptist stand on the right. John the Baptist holds a paschal candle in his left hand and holds up Christ's left arm with his right hand. A star shines above Christ. This is a representation of Christ as an adult.

Scene Description: Christ kneels in a baptismal font, holding a large cross. The Virgin Mary stands on the left holding a cloth. St. John the Baptist stand on the right. John the Baptist holds a paschal candle in his left hand and holds up Christ's left arm with his right hand. A star shines above Christ. This is a representation of Christ as an adult.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B03: New Testament - public life of Christ - baptism of Christ - in a font - detail

Scene Description: close-up of Chrit's First Bath

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B03-04: New Testament - Public life of Christ - baptism of Christ - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity

Scene Description: showing Christ's First Bath (left) and the Nativity (right)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Christ child lying on the manger

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B04: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Joseph's Doubts and Christ Child

The Nativity scene takes place in two arches. The first arch is divided into three compartments. The top has two angels, Raphael and Gabriel. The lower left shows Joseph seated in the pose employed to express his doubts and the first dream. The third compartment to the right shows the Infant on an architectonic crib with ass and ox above him.

Scene Description: The Nativity scene takes place in two arches. The first arch is divided into three compartments. The top has two angels, Raphael and Gabriel. The lower left shows Joseph seated in the pose employed to express his doubts and the first dream. The third compartment to the right shows the Infant on an architectonic crib with ass and ox above him.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B05: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Christ child lying on the manger - Simeon

showing [L-->R]: Ghrist's First Bath --> Joseph's First Dream in the centre arch, left side, the Nativity split: Christ Child on the right, with animal pen atop --> continuation of the Nativity scene with Mary in bed

Scene Description: showing [L-->R]: Ghrist's First Bath --> Joseph's First Dream in the centre arch, left side, the Nativity split: Christ Child on the right, with animal pen atop --> continuation of the Nativity scene with Mary in bed

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B05: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - Virgin, Christ Child and Simeon

In the second arch the Virgin Mary reclines in bed, head to the left, and Simeon (according to the inscription over arch) sits full frontal. Above the Virgin Mary is the Hand of God and a hanging light or censer.

Scene Description: In the second arch the Virgin Mary reclines in bed, head to the left, and Simeon (according to the inscription over arch) sits full frontal. Above the Virgin Mary is the Hand of God and a hanging light or censer.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings

Scene Description: Adoration of the Magi. This episode is depicted in two-and-a-half arches. The first, shows, the Madonna and Child sitting in profile, facing the right and behind them stands Simeon (according to the inscription). In the second arch, there are two magi, with a tree trunk between them. In the third arch, there is the last magi and a woman standing with hands in adoration - she has long braids. She is the Virgin and part of the next scene - Annunciation scene.

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - detail - Joseph and Enthroned Madonna and Child

Scene Description: Adoration of the Magi scene (partial view)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - detail - Joseph and Enthroned Madonna and Child

Scene Description: Adoration of the Magi scene (partial view)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - detail - Joseph and Enthroned Madonna and Child

Scene Description: Adoration of the Magi scene (partial view)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - detail - two kings and budding tree

Scene Description: Adoration of the Magi scene (partial view)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

B06: New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - three Wise Men - adoration of the kings - detail - two kings and budding tree

Scene Description: Adoration of the Magi scene (partial view)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

Christ - Christ in Majesty - Mary - inscription

Scene Description: showing the Annunciation to Mary (left) and the Majestas Domini

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - inscription - Gabriel - Maria

Scene Description: showing the spandrel and the top of the inscribed arch-heads that include the Nativity scene

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

New Testament - Childhood and youth of Christ - Nativity - inscription - Raphael - Gabriel

showing the upper half of the fist arch containing the Nativity scene: archangels Rafael (left) and Gabriel (right) identified in the inscription on the arch-heads; below are Joseph (left) and the animal pen (right)

Scene Description: showing the upper half of the fist arch containing the Nativity scene: archangels Rafael (left) and Gabriel (right) identified in the inscription on the arch-heads; below are Joseph (left) and the animal pen (right)

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

design element - patterns - ribbed - concave

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

head - with intertwining serpents - 4

Scene Description: Four heads with intertwined serpents around the base

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 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

Scene Description: Source caption: "lejonhuvud med orm i gapet"

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of base - detail - beasts and ensnarled snakes

showing the animals biting the body of the snake thta loops all around, the drain opening on the base; showing also the flat-rib pattern around the underbowl

Scene Description: showing the animals biting the body of the snake thta loops all around, the drain opening on the base; showing also the flat-rib pattern around the underbowl

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of base - detail - drain hole

Scene Description: showing the animals biting the body of the snake thta loops all around, the drain opening on the base; showing also the flat-rib pattern around the underbowl

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of base - detail - snake - beasts - soles of two feet visible

Scene Description: showing the animals biting the body of the snake thta loops all around, the drain opening on the base; showing also the flat-rib pattern around the underbowl

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of base - detail - snake - soles of two feet visible

showing the animal biting the body of the snake thta loops all around, the drain opening on the base; showing also the flat-rib pattern around the underbowl

Scene Description: showing the animal biting the body of the snake thta loops all around, the drain opening on the base; showing also the flat-rib pattern around the underbowl

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of basin

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-085.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Otto Rydbeck, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049893.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-086.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Otto Rydbeck, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049894.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-087.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Otto Rydbeck, in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049895.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-074.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Lars Tynell, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049882.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-075.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Lars Tynell, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049883.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-076.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Lars Tynell, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049884.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-077.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Lars Tynell, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049885.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-078.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph by Lars Tynell, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049886.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntscuppa av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-081.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049889.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - detail

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of basin - upper view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of basin and baptismal dish - upper view - Annunciation to Mary

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church exterior - north view - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka i Skåne, Sverige. Korets nordmur, gesimsfrise"

Image Source: digital photograph 27 April 2008 by Hideko Bondesen [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nordenskirker_Bjaeresjo08.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of church exterior - portal - detail - modern tympanum

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church exterior - south view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church exterior - southeast end - detail

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka i Skåne, Sverige. Kor og apsis, gesimsfrise"

Image Source: digital photograph 27 April 2008 by Hideko Bondesen [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nordenskirker_Bjaeresjo05.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of church exterior - southeast view

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church exterior in context - southeast view

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Kyrkan från söder." -- the tower had replaced the medieval one in 1892

Image Source: digital image [1563-004.TIF] of a 1909 B&W photograph by Anders Roland, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049777.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of church interior - almsbox

Scene Description: located by the south pillar of the chancel arch, west side

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - apse - painting - detail - Trinity - Symbols of four Evangelists

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - baptismal dish - detail - Annunciation to Mary

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Adoration of kings

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Annunciation - Visitation

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Ascent of Christ

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Baptism of Christ

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Christ in Majesty - prophets

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Crossing of the Red Sea

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Crossing of the Red Sea

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Dream of Jesse - patrons?

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Jesse Tree - Creation scenes - Infancy cycle

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Jesse Tree and Dream

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Moses

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Moses - Ten Commandments

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Moses - Ten Commandments

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Nativity - Joseph wears Juden hut - Annunciation to Shepherds

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Nativity - Joseph wears Juden hut - Annunciation to Shepherds

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Noah's Ark

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Old and New Testament scenes on ceiling

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Presentation in the Temple

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Sacrafice of Isaac

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel - painting - detail - Tree of Life - Fall of Mankind - Warning

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chancel and east end - painting - altar

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - chanel and east end

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - looking east

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Interiör mot öster."

Image Source: digital image [1563-025.TIF] of a 1909 B&W photograph by Anders Roland, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049812.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of church interior - looking west

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - looking west - pulpit

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - monument - Last Supper - Crucifixion - 1772

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - porch - interior - trunk 1693

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of church interior - trunk 1693

Scene Description: bearing the date 1693

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

view of font

Image Source: digital image of a photograph in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of font

Image Source: digital image of a photograph taken 25 July 2002 by BSI

view of font and cover in context

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfunt av sandsten, figurframställningar och inskrifter, 1100-talets senare del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-079.TIF] of a 1909 B&W photograph by Anders Roland, in the Anders Roland / Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049887.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of font cover

Scene Description: Source caption: "Bjäresjö kyrka [...] Dopfuntslock av snidad ek, 1600-talets förra del."

Image Source: digital image [1563-082.TIF] of an undated B&W photograph in the Kulturmiljöbild, Riksantikvarieämbetet [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bjäresjö_kyrka_-_KMB_-_16000200049890.jpg] [accessed 29 May 2021]

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view of font in context - statue - Virgin Mary

Scene Description: in the northwest corner of the nave

Image Source: digital photograph taken 10 June 2023 by BSI

INFORMATION

FontID: 00075BJA

Object Type: Baptismal Font1

Church/Chapel: Bjäresjö kyrka / Sinkt Laurentius kyrka

Church Patron Saints: St. Lawrence [aka Laurence]

Church Location: Bjäresjövägen 77, 271 91 Ystad, Sweden

Country Name: Sweden

Location: Skåne, Skåne län

Directions to Site: Located off the M740-M746 crossroads, just N of highway E65, 4-5 km WNW of Ystad

Ecclesiastic Region: Lunds Stift

Historical Region: Herrestads härda, Skåne

Font Location in Church: Inside the church, towards the E end of the nave, in the NW corner of the nave

Date: ca. 1180?

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

Workshop/Group/Artisan: Tove

Cognate Fonts: Gumlösa

Church Notes: mid-12thC(?) church; expanded 1760; modified in 1892, expanding the body of the church and replacing the medieval tower with a new one; -- This is a single nave church with a round apse which is richly painted in early-13th century [ca. 1220?] murals, Old and New Testament scenes. The choir celing is painted with later 13th century murals, one of which is the crowning of the Virgin in Heaven by Christ and, next to them, a representation of Father Abraham and the souls in his lap. The apse ceiling also has an early representation (patrilineal) of the Tree of Jesse.

Font Notes: Click to view

Described and illustrated in Tynell (1913-1921: [51]-52 and pl. XVIII: 2-4, and pl. XIX: 1-3); suggests the stone may be sandstone from Hör. In Rydbeck (1936). In Nordström (1984). Noted and illustrated in the SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1] as a baptismal font made of sandstone in the last quarter of the 12th century by Tove, the same master/workshop who signed the font at Gumlösa; the SHM entry notes that the inscription, which describes the scenes, have mirrored and upside-down letters; the SHM entry also points out that, even though the Jesus in a font scene may suggest his First Bath, the inscription around it leaves no doubt that it is indeed a representation of his Baptism. On-site notes: the font is in beautiful condition with an ellaborate Latin inscription [cf. Inscription area] around the arches and frames of the different images [cf. Images area], including a baptism of Christ scene, with Christ inside a chalice-shaped baptismal font, all around the basin sides. The base has protruding heads with prey (snakes? dragons?) in their mouths. [cf. ImagesArea and FiledNotes for a full description of the programme on this font]. The wooden cover was made of oak in the 17th century.

COORDINATES

Church Latitude & Longitude Decimal: 55.462222, 13.75

Church Latitude & Longitude DMS: 55° 27′ 44″ N, 13° 45′ 0″ E

UTM: 33U 420963 6146939

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, sandstone

Number of Pieces: two (+ plinth)

Font Shape: cylindrical (mounted) -- chalice-shaped

Basin Interior Shape: round

Basin Exterior Shape: round

Drainage Notes: no lining

Rim Thickness: 7-9 cm*

Diameter (inside rim): 53 cm*

Diameter (includes rim): 67-70 cm* / 70 cm***

Basin Depth: 29 cm*

Height of Basin Side: 40 cm*

Basin Total Height: 50 cm*

Height of Base: 33-34 cm*

Font Height (less Plinth): 83-84 cm* / 85 cm** / 83 cm***

Font Height (with Plinth): 96 cm*

Notes on Measurements: * BSI on-site [NB: measurements are a composite of several takings by BSI] / ** Tynell (1913-1921: 51) / *** SHM Medeltidens bildvärld [ref.: 900721F1]

INSCRIPTION

Inscription Language: Latin and Swedish

Inscription Notes: Chiefly Latin, with two Swedish words. Many of the letters are upside down or/and carved in the reverse. NB: the entry in arch3 refers to Isaiah 1:3 "Cognovit bos possessorem suum et asinus praesepe domini sui" (a/p Tynell, 1913-1921: [51])

Inscription Location: On the arches over each scene

Inscription Text: Arch 1 (Majestas Domini): "LVCAS, MATHEVS, IESVS, IOANNES, MARCOS" Arch 2 (Baptism of Christ): "FRVA MARIA, IESUS, DOP, IOANNES" Arch 3 (Nativity): "IOSEP-RAFAEL-IESVS-GABRIEL. COGNOVIT BOS [...] ASINVS" Arch 4 (Nativity): "MARIA. SPIRITVS SANCTV [or SALVVS?]. SIMEON" Arch 5 : "SIMEON - STAR - MARIA. IESVS" Arch 6 : "[C]ASPER - FAR - PALS [BALTZAR] - MELCHIOR" Arch 7 (Annunciation): ?" GABRIEL. MARIA. SPIRITVS SANCTVS".

Inscription Source: BSI on-site and Tynell (1913-1921: 51-52)

LID INFORMATION

Date: 17th-century?

Material: wood, oak

Apparatus: no

Notes: round, with carved upper surface and handle

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