Title: Der Bilderhimmel von Hergiswald
First published: 1997
Description: "The ceiling of the Swiss Wallfahrtskirche Hergiswald church is completely covered with colorful symbols and mysterious aphorisms in honor of Mary the Queen of Heaven. All of these 324 plates are illustrated and explained in this volume, as well as additional information about the history of the church and the rediscovery of this fascinating peace of art"--Publisher's website.
Subjects: Ceilings, Emblems, Mural painting and decoration, Swiss, Swiss Mural painting and decoration, Symbolism in art, Wallfahrtskirche Hergiswald (Kriens, Switzerland)
Places: Hergiswald, Switzerland
Time periods: 17th century
LC classification: ND2757.H47 B57 1997