Diana on the Wall
Uploaded: November 03, 2008
This Heidelberg Castle, the ruins of a huge structure originally built in the 13th century, although most of the surviving remnants are Renaissance or Baroque. It was destroyed several times: by a thunderbolt in 1537, by the French in the late 17 th century, and then again by lightning in 1764.
It is built from red sandstone of the nearby Neckar region and abounds with sculpture. This charming figure I would guess to be Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, as I have read that classical goddesses were included and as she seems to have a quiver nearby, as well as lion hunting boots.
I love the diagonal upward stripes of ornate architectural detail – and how they are opposed by the clean, strong steel railings, running diagonally the other way, of the reconstruction behind the openings.
Stefania Barbier
November 03, 2008
Dominick M. Dimacale
November 04, 2008
Dominick #6704928
Sheryl A. Hudson
November 06, 2008
Beautiful detail, composition and light!
Nice work Jean! #6718925
Terry L. Ellis
November 08, 2008
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