Der Dom zu Eichstätt

Eichstätt Cathedral - a centre of faith and a jewel of art history - is one of the most outstanding church buildings in southern Germany. New archaeological, architectural-historical as well as art-historical research shows the significance of the cathedral. In this richly illustrated volume, proven experts present the cathedral as a place of faith, prayer and remembrance and thus tell a piece of diocesan history.Over centuries, the cathedral has inspired artists to create extraordinary works. These include the unique early Renaissance depiction of the diocese's founder Willibald, the Pappenheim altar, the high altar reredos, the bronze funerary monuments for Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen and for the bishops from the Schenk von Castell family or the numerous works by Loy Hering. In addition, the mortuary impresses with its colourful stained glass windows designed by Hans Holbein the Elder.Anton Brandl's photographs illustrate the architecture and the works of art, at the same time expressing the deep spiritual dimension of the church.