10 works, Today, November 6th, is Christina von Stommeln’s day, her story illustrated #308

Unknown artist
Christina von Stommeln, c. 1909
High altar of the Propsteikirche Mariä Himmelfahrt Jülich
Museum Zitadelle Jülich

Christina von Stommeln was a Beguine who was ascribed mystical experiences, so that she gained the reputation of holiness and was worshiped in the area of ​​the Duchy of Jülich and in the Archdiocese of Cologne…

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Author: zaidangallery

I search Art History for Beautiful works that may, or may not, have a secondary or unexpected story to tell. I then write short summaries that grow from my research. Art work is so much more when its secrets are exposed

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