The panel painting from 1624 in St. Mary and St. Mark's Minster illustrates the founding legend of Reichenau Island and shows the arrival of St. Pirmin. The centre of the painting is dominated by the walled monastery complex with the abbot's palace, which was demolished in the 19th century, and the parish church of St. John. The "Hohe Haus" stands directly at the harbour, while the ruins of Schopflen and St. George in Oberzell can be seen on the left edge of the painting and St. Peter and Paul in Niederzell on the right edge. The painting depicts the arrival of St Pirminius on the island of Re

The panel painting from 1624 in St. Mary and St. Mark's Minster illustrates the founding legend of Reichenau Island and shows the arrival of St. Pirmin. The centre of the painting is dominated by the walled monastery complex with the abbot's palace, which was demolished in the 19th century, and the parish church of St. John. The "Hohe Haus" stands directly at the harbour, while the ruins of Schopflen and St. George in Oberzell can be seen on the left edge of the painting and St. Peter and Paul in Niederzell on the right edge. The painting depicts the arrival of St Pirminius on the island of Re Stock Photo
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Image details

Contributor:

Georg Berg

Image ID:

3BP6856

File size:

140.1 MB (3.5 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

8569 x 5713 px | 72.6 x 48.4 cm | 28.6 x 19 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

30 June 2025

Location:

Münsterplatz, Reichenau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany