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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1906-1934

ARCH.2013.5.1, Rendition: VRS249259

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The image is a vintage newspaper page titled "Rotogravure Section" from "The Sunday" newspaper, showcasing "Some Treasures from the Old World Now at The Museum." It features several historical artworks and architectural elements, each with a brief description. Here are the details of each item:

  1. Top Left (A2)

    • Description: The Angel Column of the Cathedral Door (Thirteenth Century). The Four Evangelists Surmount the Four Columns.
    • Details: This image shows a column adorned with sculptures of angels, which is part of a cathedral door from the thirteenth century.
  2. Top Right (A3)

    • Description: The Typanum of the Hildesheim Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Original Is in the Cathedral, but This Bronze Cast and the Fountain That May Be Seen Through the Doorway Is the Goerman Museum, Nuremberg.
    • Details: This section displays the tympanum (a semi-circular decorative wall surface over an entrance) of the Hildesheim Cathedral, featuring intricate designs and figures.
  3. Center Right (A4)

    • Description: The Famous Bronze Doors of the Cathedral of Hildesheim (Eleventh Century).
    • Details: This image shows detailed bronze doors with elaborate reliefs and figures, which are part of the Hildesheim Cathedral.
  4. Bottom Left (A1)

    • Description: A Statue of the Fencer, from a Fountain in Front of the University of Breslau. Work of Hugo Lederer.
    • Details: This photograph depicts a statue of a fencer, part of a fountain located in front of the University of Breslau, crafted by Hugo Lederer.
  5. Bottom Right (A5)

    • Description: The Famous Bronze Lion of Brunswick (Twelfth Century), the Original of Which Is in the Dome Church of That City.
    • Details: This image shows a bronze lion statue, which is a renowned piece from the twelfth century, originally located in the Dome Church of Brunswick.

Overall, the page highlights significant historical artifacts and artworks from various European locations, providing a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage preserved in museums.

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The image is a sepia-toned page from a rotogravure section of a newspaper titled "Some Treasures from the Old World Now At." The page features a collection of photographs of historic artworks and sculptures from Europe, each with a descriptive caption.

  1. The top left photograph shows the Angel Column of the Cathedral Done in the Thirteenth Century, featuring four statues representing the Four Evangelists.

  2. The top right photograph features the Tympanum of the Hamburg Cathedral, also from the Thirteenth Century, with a detailed carving and a fountain by the door.

  3. The middle section shows a large, intricate relief sculpture, likely from a cathedral, with numerous figures, possibly a scene from a biblical story.

  4. The bottom left photograph depicts a statue of a man, possibly a fountain, identified as being from the University of Bologna, Italy, created by Niceforo in 1218-1219. The statue shows a figure with a book and a staff.

  5. The bottom right photograph shows a lion statue, described as being at the entrance of the Castle Church in Heidelberg, Germany. The lion is standing over a plaque.

The page is well-organized, with each photograph clearly labeled, providing historical and contextual information about each piece. The layout is designed to give the reader a sense of the grandeur and artistry of these old world treasures.

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The image is a rotogravure section from "The Sun," showcasing various treasures from the Old World, specifically highlighting artifacts found in European cathedrals and landmarks. Here’s a detailed description of each part:

  1. Top Left (The Angel Column):

    • Caption: "The Angel Column of the Cathedral Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Four Masters Remained Four Evermore."
    • Description: This image features an intricately carved column with a statue of an angel. The column is part of the Cathedral's architecture and dates back to the thirteenth century.
  2. Top Right (The Tympanum of Hamburg Cathedral):

    • Caption: "The Tympanum of the Hamburg Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century and the Fountain That May Be Seen Through the Doorway Is the Goseomann Fountain, Work of Hahnnewell, 1673, in Nuremberg, Germany."
    • Description: This image depicts the tympanum, which is the semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over an entrance, bounded by a lintel and arch. It shows detailed sculptures and carvings. Through the doorway, a fountain is visible.
  3. Middle Left (Statue of the Fencer):

    • Caption: "A Status of the Fencer, from a Fountain in Front of the University at Bonn, Work of Hugo Leder."
    • Description: This image showcases a dynamic statue of a fencer, which is part of a fountain in front of the University at Bonn. The statue captures the fencer in an active pose.
  4. Middle Right (Relief Carving):

    • Description: This image displays a detailed relief carving with multiple figures, likely depicting a religious or historical scene. The craftsmanship and depth of the carving are prominent.
  5. Bottom Right (The Pillar of the Wise and Foolish Virgins):

    • Caption: "At the Pillar in the Cathedral of Magdeburg Are the Wise and Foolish Virgins. This Figure is One of Those That Stand Under the Tower."
    • Description: This section includes a photograph of a sculpted figure from the Cathedral of Magdeburg, representing one of the Wise and Foolish Virgins. The statue is part of a series located at a pillar under the tower.

The images collectively highlight the exquisite artistry and historical significance of these Old World treasures, showcasing various sculptures, columns, and architectural elements from different European cathedrals and landmarks.

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This image is a vintage newspaper page from the "Rotogravure Section" of "The Sunday Times." The page is titled "Some Treasures from the Old World Now at..." and features various classical sculptures and architectural elements.

  1. Top Left Section:

    • Shows two statues known as the Angel Columns of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. These statues are from the 13th century and represent the Four Evangelists.
  2. Top Center Section:

    • Depicts the tympanum of the Hamburg Cathedral, dated to the 13th century. The tympanum is an architectural element found above the entrance of a church, often decorated with sculptures.
  3. Top Right Section:

    • Shows the Gocenman Fountain by Sebald Beham, created in 1557, located in Nuremberg, Germany.
  4. Middle Section (Central Circle):

    • Features an ornate and detailed altarpiece, likely from a historical European church or cathedral. The altarpiece includes intricate carvings and religious figures.
  5. Bottom Left Section:

    • Displays a statue of a fencer from a fountain in front of the University of Bristol, sculpted by Huge Le Roux.
  6. Bottom Right Section:

    • Shows a statue of a lion, likely part of a larger architectural feature, with an inscription plaque in front of it. This section mentions the lion being part of the "Bristol Castle," created by John A. Keay.

Each image is accompanied by a brief description, providing historical context and identifying key details about the sculptures and architectural elements depicted. The overall theme of the page is to showcase significant historical and artistic treasures from the old world.

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The image is a vintage newspaper page from the "Rotogravure Section" of "The Sunday" newspaper. It features several historical and artistic photographs labeled as "Some Treasures from the Old World Now At [an unspecified location]."

Here's a detailed summary of each section of the image:

  1. Top Left (Above):

    • Title: "The Angel Columns of the Cathedral."
    • Description: This image shows two statues standing on columns, which are part of the façade of a cathedral. These statues represent the Four Evangelists from the thirteenth century.
  2. Top Middle:

    • Title: "The Tympanum of the Hamburg Cathedral."
    • Description: This photograph displays a detailed relief sculpture above an entrance, known as a tympanum, from the Hamburg Cathedral. It includes intricate carvings, likely depicting biblical scenes. Through the doorway is the Gossecman Fountain, created by Sebenwal, in 1557, located in Hamburg, Germany.
  3. Top Right:

    • Title: Not explicitly mentioned in the cropped image, but shows a view of a room with an altar piece.
    • Description: The image appears to be of an interior space, likely a church or cathedral, showing an altar with statues and a large, ornate religious painting or sculpture.
  4. Bottom Left:

    • Title: "A Statue of the Fencer."
    • Description: This image shows a statue of a fencer from a fountain in front of the University of Rostock, created by Hage Löser.
  5. Bottom Center:

    • Title: Not explicitly mentioned in the cropped image, but seems to be part of the larger context of the historical treasures.
    • Description: This section appears to show a larger view of the fountain or an architectural structure, likely the same fountain from the University of Rostock.
  6. Bottom Right:

    • Title: "The Lion of St. Mark."
    • Description: The image shows a lion statue, known as the Lion of St. Mark, which is typically associated with Venice and often found in various locations, including St. Mark's Basilica.

Each photograph is labeled with a "Keyes" watermark, indicating the photographer or possibly the publisher of the images. The overall theme of the section is to showcase and highlight historical and cultural artifacts and architecture from the old world, likely on display in a museum or exhibition.

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This image appears to be a page from a vintage newspaper, specifically from the "Rotogravure Section" of "The Sunday" publication. The page is titled "Some Treasures from the Old World Now at This Place."

The page showcases various historical and artistic artifacts:

  1. Top Left: Shows two classical statues, possibly angels, standing on pedestals. These statues are part of the architectural elements of a cathedral or church from the Thirteenth Century, as noted by the caption: "The Angel Columns of the Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century."

  2. Top Middle: Depicts a detailed tympanum from the Hamburg Cathedral, created in the Thirteenth Century. The caption mentions it as a significant historical piece: "The Tympanum of the Hamburg Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century."

  3. Top Right: Shows a section of the Gooseman fountain from Nuremberg, Germany, crafted in 1557. This fountain is described in the caption as a historical work: "The Gooseman Fountain, Work of Sebenwall, 1557, in Nuremberg, Germany."

  4. Center: Features an intricate fresco or painting depicting a religious or historical scene, possibly from a chapel or cathedral.

  5. Bottom Left: Displays a statue of a nude figure, identified as "A Statue of the Fencer, from a Fountain in Front of the University of Rostock, Work of Hage Leuchter." This statue is noted to be from the Eighteenth Century.

  6. Bottom Middle: Shows a view of a stone structure, likely part of a historic building or monument, with inscriptions. The caption hints at the significance of the area: "At the top of the hill in the vicinity of the Castle."

  7. Bottom Right: Depicts a statue of a horse, possibly from an old fountain or monument. The caption mentions it as "The Horse Statue, Work of John Arndt."

The captions provide historical context and information about each artifact, indicating the time periods and locations from which these pieces originate. The page is rich in historical art and architecture, likely aimed at educating or entertaining readers about the treasures of the past.

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This image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine section titled "ROTOGRAVURE SECTION" and is further headlined with "SOME TREASURES FROM THE OLD WORLD NOW AT THE [text is cut off]." The page showcases a series of photographs of various sculptures and architectural elements under the theme of treasures from the Old World.

In the top left, there's a picture captioned "(Above) The Angel Columns of the Cathedral, Done in the Twelfth Century; The ' Peter Group,' a Famous Twelfth Century Work of Art in Naumburg, Germany."

Below it, on the bottom left is an image of "(Below) A Statue of the Peeper, from a Fountain in Front of the University of Bologna, Work of Hugo (text is cut off)". This depicts a statue of a man peering into what seems to be a fountain or basin.

On the right side of the page, there are three images:

  1. "(Above) The Pyxidium of the Hamburg Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century, The Two Pages from the Steinheim Scriptures, Dated around 1170 and the Portrait That May Be Seen Through the Doorway Is the Gottschalk Antiphonary, a Work of Rabanus Maurus of 820, in Nuremberg, Germany." This caption seems to describe three separate items.

  2. The central image is of a detailed architectural facade with intricate design elements, possibly part of a church or cathedral, though no caption is provided directly below it.

  3. "(Right-Above) The Town Hall of Brunswick, with the Lion Statue, The Emblem of the City, Dating from 1166."

All photographs are set in ornate decorative frames, and the page has some text that is cut off on the right side and the bottom, suggesting that it is part of a larger article. The page bears the appearance of an old document, with some discoloration and creases, characteristic of aged paper.

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The image is a page from the rotogravure section of a historical Sunday newspaper. It is titled "Some Treasures from the Old World Now at the Museum." The page contains sepia-toned photographs of various sculptures and artworks.

  1. Top Left

    • Caption: “(Above) The Angel Columns of the Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Four Figures of the Columns are Moses and Synagogue, David and Church.”
    • Illustration: Two sculptures of angelic figures on columns, seemingly part of a cathedral's architectural decoration.
  2. Top Right

    • Caption: “(Above) The Tympanum of the Hainburg Cathedral. Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Two Figures on Either Side Represent Church and Synagogue, and the Fountain That May Be Seen Through the Doorway is the Gossmann Fountain, Work of Benedwill, 1527, in Nurnberg, Germany.”
    • Illustration: A tympanum featuring ornate religious sculptures and figures, including an archway view leading to a grand fountain.
  3. Middle

    • Caption: “(Above) The Tympanum of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Relic of 12th Century.”
    • Illustration: An elaborate sculptured relief showing multiple figures, possibly biblical scenes.
  4. Bottom Left

    • Caption: “A Statue of the Fencer, from a Fountain in Front of the University of Breslau. Work of Hugo Haeringen.”
    • Illustration: A statue of a muscular, naked male fencer poised in a dynamic pose, holding a fencing sword.
  5. Bottom Right

    • Caption: “(At the Entrance to the Museum) A Bronze Statue of the She-Wolf, Given to the Museum by Italy.”
    • Illustration: A bronze statue of a she-wolf installed outside, including a pedestal with an inscription marking its location in front of the museum entrance.

Overall, the page displays notable European artworks and sculptures, showcasing cultural heritage treasures brought to the museum.

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This image is a vintage newspaper page from the "Rotogravure Section" of "The Sunday" publication. The headline reads: "SOME TREASURES FROM THE OLD WORLD NOW AT..." (the rest is cut off).

The page features several black-and-white photographs of historic sculptures and architectural elements, each with descriptive captions:

  1. Top-left: "The Angel Columns of the Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Four Statues Represent the Four Evangelists."
  2. Top-center: "The Tympanum of the Hamburg Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Two Figures on Either Side Represent Church and Synagogue, and the Fountain That May Be Seen Through the Doorway is the Gossman Fountain, Work of Baberwolff, 1557, in Nuremberg, Germany."
  3. Middle-right (larger circular image): A detailed relief sculpture showing religious figures, possibly a scene from the crucifixion or a saint's life.
  4. Bottom-left: "A Statue of the Fencer, from a Fountain in Front of the University of Breslau, Work of Hugo Lederer."
  5. Bottom-right: A statue of a lion standing on a pedestal in front of a building.

The archival style, sepia tone, and the elevated focus on European medieval and Renaissance art indicate the page is dedicated to showcasing important historical and artistic treasures that have been brought to a new location, likely a museum or exhibition.

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The image is a vintage black-and-white illustration titled "Some Treasures from the Old World Now at The Sun", presented as part of the Rotogravure Section of The Sun. It showcases a collection of historical and artistic artifacts, likely from a museum or exhibition. The layout is divided into four distinct sections, each featuring different artworks and descriptions.

Top Left Section:

  • Description: "The Angel Columns of the Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Four Statues Represent the Four Evangelical Virtues."
  • Visual: This section displays a column adorned with four angelic or symbolic statues, each representing one of the Evangelical Virtues. The column is ornate, with detailed carvings and a classical architectural style.

Top Right Section:

  • Description: "The Tympanum of the Hamburg Cathedral, Done in the Thirteenth Century. The Two Figures on Either Side Represent Charlemagne and St. Vitus. The Fountain That May Be Seen Through the Doorway Is the Gooseman Fountain, Work of Babewolf, 1357, in Nuremberg, Germany."
  • Visual: This section shows a detailed tympanum (a sculptural panel above a doorway) from the Hamburg Cathedral. The tympanum features two prominent figures on either side, identified as Charlemagne and St. Vitus. Through an open doorway in the background, a fountain is visible, described as the Gooseman Fountain, a work by Babewolf from 1357 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Bottom Left Section:

  • Description: "A Statue of the Fencer, from a Fountain in Front of the University of Breslau, Work of Hugo Lederer."
  • Visual: This section depicts a classical statue of a male figure, likely representing a fencer. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, holding what appears to be a sword or fencing weapon, and is placed on a pedestal. The statue is described as being part of a fountain in front of the University of Breslau, created by the artist Hugo Lederer.

Bottom Right Section:

  • Description: "At the Back of the Tympanum in the Thirteenth Century Church of St. Bartholomew in Cologne, by Dr. Dake Under the Title Fig. by John Alb."
  • Visual: This section shows another tympanum, this time from the Thirteenth Century Church of St. Bartholomew in Cologne. The tympanum is richly detailed, featuring multiple sculpted figures and intricate carvings. The description mentions that it was documented by Dr. Dake under the title "Fig." and attributed to John Alb.

Overall Context:

The image serves as a visual tour of historical and artistic treasures, highlighting significant works from the medieval period. Each section provides context about the origin, creators, and historical significance of the displayed artifacts. The layout is designed to educate viewers about the cultural and artistic heritage preserved in these pieces, emphasizing their historical value and artistic craftsmanship. The use of detailed captions adds depth and scholarly value to the illustration.