Steinerne Bibel, Relief sculpture at parish church in Grabern, Austria
The Stone Bible is a relief sculpture at the parish church consisting of twelve detailed stone relief panels arranged in three groups. These panels are positioned on the exterior walls of the apse and display carefully carved scenes.
The work was created around 1230 by skilled craftsmen of the Romanesque period. This stonemasonry represents the artistic abilities of the Middle Ages in translating religious content into carved stone.
The Stone Bible depicts the eternal struggle between good and evil through scenes from the Old and New Testament. These carvings made biblical stories visible and understandable to people who could not read.
The location is accessible from outside since it is positioned on the church's exterior. Visiting during daylight hours allows you to see the fine details of the carvings clearly.
Each relief panel contains four distinct figures with varying depths of carving detail. This variation in technique creates visual depth that brings the scenes to life.
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