Showcased here will be medieval works of art from churches in Switzerland and on the Upper Rhine. The impressive sculptures attesting to the veneration of saints are a reminder of how society was pervaded by the Christian faith and the church and of the influence they have retained to this day.
Medieval Worlds of Faith
This exhibition is available in
German
Showcased here will be medieval works of art from churches in Switzerland and on the Upper Rhine. The impressive sculptures attesting to the veneration of saints are a reminder of how society was pervaded by the Christian faith and the church and of the influence they have retained to this day.
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Barfüsserplatz 7
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Basel
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Events in this museum
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What is the name of the King of Basel? Where is the oldest stone in the museum? What is a cabinet of curiosities? The Barfüsserkirche has plenty of surprises in store—let’s explore them together ...
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Democracy is a form of government in which power emanates from the people. Nevertheless, not all members of a community have ever been—or are currently—eligible to vote or participate in elections ...
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The tour highlights the milestones in Basel’s coinage history and places them in their historical context. Some of the old Basel coins have lasted longer than one might think—some can still be found ...
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In Basel, we literally stand on our past. This walking tour traces how the city gradually evolved from a Celtic settlement into a bishopric.
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What is the name of the King of Basel? Where is the oldest stone in the museum? What is a cabinet of curiosities? The Barfüsserkirche has plenty of surprises in store—let’s explore them together ...
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Unusual musical forms and creative scope are the focus of this concert program. Quodlibet can be translated as "as it pleases". To this day, it is understood to mean a musical composition that ...
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Thomas Stoltzer (ca. 1480-1526) was a celebrated composer in his time, who can be found in 30 printed publications. His Latin and German psalm settings were his best-known works. With their themes of ...
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Around 1600, the Portuguese Gaspar Fernandes and the Spaniard Pedro Bermúdez worked as organists and bandmaster at Guatemala Cathedral. Fernandes had the task of collecting, organizing and ...
