The Wolfram chandelier in Erfurt Cathedral. News about a work of art from the 12th century

Topic:           The Wolfram chandelier in Erfurt Cathedral. News about a work of art from the 12th century

Speaker:      Prof. em. Dr. Karl Heinemeyer, University of Erfurt

Time:            Friday, 14.06.2024, 15:00 h

Place:          TU Ilmenau, Faradaybau, Weimarer Straße 32

Admission:   5 Euro

In Erfurt Cathedral there is an almost life-size bronze candelabra figure, named after the name in its belt inscription "Wolfram". It is dated to the late 12th century and has long been the subject of research - including the questions of who it is supposed to represent and where it was created. Only a few years ago, historians put forward the surprising hypothesis that it was originally an Aaron figure in the Erfurt synagogue and only came to St. Mary's Cathedral after the pogrom of 1349: looted property of Jewish origin. This assumption triggered new, far-reaching investigations into the tungsten from various sides.

In his lecture at the TU Ilmenau Citizens' Campus, Karl Heinemeyer, professor emeritus at the University of Erfurt with a focus on medieval history, will present the results of the new research into this unique piece of the Mariendom and will also report on the questions that historians still have about the tungsten today.

Contact

Dr. Uwe Geishendorf
Central Institute for Education
+49 3677 69-4675
buergercampus@tu-ilmenau.de