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TG_1345: Baum der Erkenntnis-Fenster
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Title

Baum der Erkenntnis-Fenster

Type of Object

Artist / Producer

Affeltranger, Hans

Studio

Engeler, Andwil SG

Dating

2002

Dimensions

280 x 95 cm

Location

Evangelische Kirche, Scherzingen (Gde. Münsterlingen)

Place

n II

Inventory

Corpus Vitrearum Thurgau · Corpus Vitrearum · Thurgau (canton)

Iconography

Description

In der Mitte des Rundbogenfensters steht der Baum der Erkenntnis mit roten Früchten, darunter erscheint die Schlange.

Iconclass Code

71A32122 · the tree of knowledge of good and evil (whose fruit, usually apples or figs, brings death); the tree may be guarded by the serpent

Iconclass Keywords

apple · death · fig · fig-tree · fruit · good and bad · guarding · serpent · tree of knowledge

Signature

HA 02
Ausf: Engeler Glasatelier Andwil SG

Technique / State

Technique

Farbloses und farbiges Antikglas (gehobelt) sowie oranges und violettes Überfangglas.

History

Research

Die drei Fenster in Scherzingen sind Hans Affeltrangers letztes Werk, er starb noch vor deren Vollendung.

Dating

2002

Owner

Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Scherzingen

Bibliography and Sources

Literature

Abegg, R. und Erni, P. (2018). Die Kunstdenkmäler des Kantons Thurgau, Bd. IX: Zwischen Bodensee und Bürglen. Die Kunstdenkmäler der Schweiz. Basel: Verlag Birkhäuser, S. 470–71.

Image Information

Name of Image

TG_Scherzingen_ReformierteKirche_TG_1345

Credits

© Vitrocentre Romont (Foto: Hans Fischer)

Date

2020

Owner

Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Scherzingen

Inventory

Reference Number

TG_1345

Author and Date of Entry

Sarah Keller 2021