Kempten Residenz, Germany Photos

Kempten Residenz (1651-1743), located in the town of Kempten in Bavaria, was the first monumental baroque monastery to be built in Germany after 30 Years War. The highlights are the elaborate Bavarian Rococo paintings, furnishing and plasterwork in the living quarters of the Residenz.

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Kempten Residenz , the first monumental baroque monastery to be built in Germany after 30 Years War. Kempten, Germany.Carved & inlaid baroque cabinet in Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann of King annointing female figure at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Kempten Residenz living quarters created by team of artists in Bavarian Rococo style under direction of Anselm von Reichlin-Meldegg. Kempten, Germany.
Kempten Residenz (1651 -1743), the first monumental baroque monastery to be built in Germany after 30 Years War. Kempten, Germany. Style: Baroque. Architect: Michael Beer & Johann Serro.Carved & inlaid baroque cabinet in Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann of King annointing female figure at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Kempten Residenz living quarters (1732-42) created by team of artists in Bavarian Rococo style under direction of Anselm von Reichlin-Meldegg. Kempten, Germany.
Ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann of King on horseback at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Jesus with followers ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Framed Passion of Christ painting, held by cherubs, by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Oval framed painting, held by cherubs, of devout woman by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann of King on horseback at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Jesus with followers ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Framed Passion of Christ painting, held by cherubs, by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Oval framed painting, held by cherubs, of devout woman by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Living quarters room, decorated in baroque fashion at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Baroque carved cabinet at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting portraying St. Lawrence with his symbol, the grill on which he was martyred, by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Living quarters room, decorated in baroque fashion at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Baroque carved cabinet at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting portraying St. Lawrence with his symbol, the grill on which he was martyred, by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Detail of baroque room ornamentation, including cherub, at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting portraying St. Peter with his symbol, Keys to the Kingdom, by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting portraying draped elderly man holding rabbit by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Living quarters room, decorated in baroque fashion at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Detail of baroque room ornamentation, including cherub, at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting portraying St. Peter with his symbol, Keys to the Kingdom, by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Ceiling painting portraying draped elderly man holding rabbit by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Living quarters room, decorated in baroque fashion at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Baroque clock with Latin verse appealing for peace at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Detail of baroque room ornamentation, including painting by Franz Georg Hermann, at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Herrman at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Baroque clock with Latin verse appealing for peace at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Detail of baroque room ornamentation, including painting by Franz Georg Hermann, at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Hermann at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Herrman at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Living quarters room, decorated in baroque fashion, at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Herrman at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Herrman at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.
Living quarters room, decorated in baroque fashion, at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Herrman at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.Painting by Franz Georg Herrman at Kempten Residenz. Kempten, Germany.

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