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Antique Print of The Roman Catholic Cathedral in Fribourg, Switzerland, 1860

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Antique print titled 'Abside de la Cathedrale de Fribourg'. Antique print depicting the Chancel End of Freyburg Cathedral. Fribourg Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Fribourg) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Fribourg, Switzerland, built in the Gothic style, on a rocky outcrop 50 metres above the river Sarine (Saane), dominating the medieval town below. It is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg. The main body of the church was started in 1283 and completed by 1430. The tower was completed in 1490. It is 76 metres tall and houses 11 bells. It also features a rose window above the main portal with stained glass by Harrison Weltlich (1988). The stained-glass windows, designed by the Polish painter Jozef Mehoffer and made by local craftsmen Kirsch & Fleckner between 1896 and 1936, constitute one of the most important collections of religious Art Nouveau stained-glass windows. (source: Wikipedia) Artists and Engravers: Francois Stroobant (Brussels 1819-1916 Elsene) was a Belgian painter and lithographer. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.   Date: 1860 We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-000371stDibs: LU3054326473432
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