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Tomb plate of Heinrich Beyer Boppard (d. 1376) and his wife L
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Tomb plate of Heinrich Beyer Boppard (d. 1376) and his wife L
Tomb plate of Heinrich Beyer Boppard. Viscount of Boppard (d.1376) and his wife Lisa von Pyrmont (d.1399). From the Benedictine Monastery of Marienberg, 1399. Red Sandstone. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany
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1399 Armor Armored Armour Armoured Benedictine Berlin Beyer Burial Convent Funerary Grave Heinrich Husband Lisa Monastery Neues Pray Praying Pyrmont Sandstone Spouse Tomb Tombstone Viscount 14th Boppard Marienberg Rhineland Palatinate
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1. Title: Tomb Plate of Heinrich Beyer Boppard and his Wife Lisa von Pyrmont (1399) This exquisite tomb plate, dating back to 1399, is a testament to the rich history and artistic prowess of the Middle Ages in Europe. Housed in the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany, this red sandstone piece was created for Heinrich Beyer Boppard, Viscount of Boppard (d. 1376), and his wife Lisa von Pyrmont (d. 1399). Heinrich and Lisa's tomb plate is a stunning example of Gothic art from the Rhineland Palatinate region. The intricate relief carvings depict the couple in prayer, with Heinrich shown in full armor, complete with helmet and shield, while Lisa, his spouse, is shown in traditional medieval attire, her hands folded in prayer. The central motif of the tomb plate is a pig, a common symbol of fertility and abundance in medieval art. This animal is believed to represent the couple's earthly possessions and wealth, which they left behind upon their deaths. The tomb plate was created in the Benedictine Monastery of Marienberg, and its intricate details reveal the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans who worked on it. The couple's burial in the monastery was likely a sign of their piety and devotion to the religious community. The tomb plate's survival through the centuries is a reminder of the enduring legacy of medieval art and the rich history of Europe's artistic and cultural heritage. Today, it stands as a testament to the lives of Heinrich and Lisa Boppard, and the world they inhabited over 600 years ago.
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