The Chapel Bridge paintings

Lucerne soldiers returning from the battle of Grandson are greeted by youth.1475 (original)

Lucerne soldiers returning from the battle of Grandson are greeted by youth. (copy)

The sacrament miracle of Ettiswil. 1447 (original)

The sacrament miracle of Ettiswil. (copy)

Maurice sets off with the Thebans for the Valais. (original)

Maurice sets off with the Thebans for the Valais. (copy)

Charles the Bold's siege of Grandson. 1476 (original)

Charles the Bold's siege of Grandson. 1476 (copy)

The blood miracle of Willisau. 1392 (original)

The blood miracle of Willisau. (copy)

The conquest of Grandson. 1475 (original)

The conquest of Grandson. (copy)

Six of the original paintings are compared with the new copies.

This content was published on December 22, 2008 - 16:03

The historical series present scenes from Switzerland’s and Lucerne’s history. (Jost Schumacher)

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