Abbey and Abbey Church of Melk

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Overall view from the river
Date: 1702/1736
Creator: Prandtauer, Jakob, 1660-1726
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey and Abbey Church of Melk

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Telephoto view of abbey and towers
Date: 1702/1736
Creator: Prandtauer, Jakob, 1660-1726
Object Type: Physical Object
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Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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The interior of the south transept is shown with its elaborately decorated ceiling and walls as well as the curved crossing pier.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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This interior view shows two side chapels. Elaborate Baroque decoration and pristine white walls are accompanied by two large windows in this particular view of the nave.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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A full view of the west facade is shown with its two bell towers.
Date: 1750~
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
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Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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The view is straight up into the cupolas and shows the paintings with their relief texture encircling the frescoes. The arrangement of the subject matter in the paintings enhances the cupola shape. The subject matter appears to be scenes from the the life of St. Benedict, the Pentecost, and redemption.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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The highly carved choir stalls are in a dark wood with relief decorations above.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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An angel and a putto decorate the choir stall.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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The choir stall is adorned with a putto.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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The pulpit is decorated with many figures of putti and angels. Surrounding the pulpit is a relief depicting the Assumption.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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The baptismal font is highly carved and decorated with many figurative sculptures.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Abbey Buildings

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The south facing wing of an abbey building is visible in this view. Part of the facade is blocked by a clump of trees. The building is three-stories and in a restrained Baroque style.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Abbey Buildings

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The three-story abbey buildings and the inner courtyard are shown in this view. The buildings are decorated with quoins and simple pediments on some windows and less elaborate linear decoration around other windows. A small fountain is situated in the center of the courtyard.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Altar of the Sacrament

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The richly carved altar sits at the entrance to the choir.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Imperial Hall of Statues of Hapsburg Emperors

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The hall is highly decorated with sculptural details on the walls and ceilings. The ceiling also contains a painted scene. Lining the room are over life size statues of the Hapsburg emperors situated next to elaborate Corinthian columns. The room is opulent and above each window is a painted portrait.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Library

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The interior of the library is decorated in a Baroque style with ceiling painting, columns with Corinthian capitals. The ceiling includes a pale pink hue topped with a white relief floral motif.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Picture Gallery

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An interior view of a picture gallery with white walls. Frescoes and stucco decoration decorate the ceiling.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Picture Gallery

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A corridor outside the monks cells displays paintings and the arched ceilings are decorated with relief floral motifs.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of St.-Etiénne and Abbaye aux Hommes

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None
Date: 1067
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of St.-Etiénne and Abbaye aux Hommes

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None
Date: 1067
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of St. Michael

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None
Date: 1007/1033
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of St. Michael

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None
Date: 1007/1033
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Val de Grace

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Total from WSW
Date: 1645/1667
Creator: MANSART, François. Lemercier, LeMuet and Le Duc
Object Type: Physical Object
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Abbey Church of Val de Grace

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Façade, volutes, drum, dome
Date: 1645/1667
Creator: MANSART, François. Lemercier, LeMuet and Le Duc
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library