Bernward Column, Bronze column in Hildesheim Cathedral, Germany
The Bernward Column rises 379 centimeters high and displays 28 relief scenes depicting events from the life of Jesus, arranged in a spiral pattern.
Bishop Bernward commissioned this bronze column for St. Michael's Church around 1020, drawing inspiration from Roman imperial columns like Trajan's Column.
The column's detailed reliefs present biblical narratives including the Baptism of Jesus, the Marriage at Cana, and the Entry into Jerusalem.
Visitors can examine the column in Hildesheim Cathedral, where it resides after multiple relocations throughout its thousand-year history.
The internal structure contains a steel pole with screw connections that function similarly to a human spine, maintaining the column's stability.
Location: Hildesheim
Inception: 1000
Height: 379 cm
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 52.14890,9.94722
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:07
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