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Click to view high resolution image Title: Dedication Stone of Ulm Cathedral Creator: Description: The Bürgermeister Lutz Krafft and his wife lower the cathedral onto the back of the architect, who supports it from the center. This central figure appears to bear more of the burden than the two patrons, as he is squatting low to bear the weight of the building. Source: Wikimedia Commons Rights: GNU Free Documentation License Subject (See Also): Donor Portraits Patronage, Ecclesiastical Work Geographic Area: Germany Century: 14 Date: 1377 Related Work: Current Location: Ulm, Cathedral Original Location: Artistic Type (Category): Digital images; Sculptures Artistic Type (Material/Technique): Sandstone; Paint Donor: Layman and Laywoman; Mayor Lutz Krafft and his wife lay the foundation for a new parish church following the destruction of the previous building by an attacking army. Height/Width/Length(cm): // Inscription: Related Resources:

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