St. Annakapelle, Religious chapel in Mulfingen, Germany
St. Annakapelle is a chapel in Mulfingen decorated with four round ceiling frescoes, including a Pietà on the left side wall and Mary depicted above the entrance. The altar was crafted between 1514 and 1518 in Tilman Riemenschneider's workshop, displaying the skilled artistry of that period.
The chapel was commissioned in 1510 by Knight Zaisolf von Rosenberg during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern period. The commission to Riemenschneider's workshop shows how wealthy nobles of the time could secure the finest artists for their projects.
The chapel displays a colorful family altar showing Saint Anne with her daughter Mary and relatives in detailed carved work. This craftsmanship reflects the artistic skill of its time.
During summer months, visitors can attend prayer sessions and rosary devotions to experience the religious life of the place. Water from Saint Anne's spring is accessible through an electric pump and is often tended by visitors.
During the Third Reich, the chapel served as a refuge for a Sinti girl named Angela Reinhardt to meet secretly with her parents. This makes the place a silent witness to resistance and human bonds in a time of persecution.
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