Eicke's House, Renaissance timber-framed house in Einbeck, Germany.
Eicke's House is a Renaissance timber-framed building in Einbeck with pronounced projecting upper stories on multiple sides. The wooden structure features intricate hand-carved decorations across its facades, showing religious and educational subjects.
Built in 1612, the house received its name from Hermann Eicke, a wool merchant who purchased it in 1877 for his business. The construction reflects the period when prosperous merchants built elaborately decorated homes as symbols of their standing.
The carvings on the facade show the Seven Liberal Arts, planetary deities, the five senses, and biblical figures through female representations. Walking past the building, you read a visual story about what educated people of that era valued and believed.
The building now houses the regional tourist information center, making it easy to locate and visit during opening hours. After a complete restoration in 2008, it is well-maintained, though the carved details are best appreciated from the outside.
The carvings feature female figures that each represent different subjects, from celestial bodies to intellectual pursuits. This distinctive approach makes the house read like a visual textbook, something many visitors overlook despite its placement on the outer walls.
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