Braunschweig Cathedral
Title
Braunschweig Cathedral
Location
Braunschweig, Germany
Relevant Dates
1030-1037 - establishment by Countess Gertrude
1037 - demolished by Henry the Proud of the House of Guelph
1173-1195 - approximate date of completion by Henry the Lion
1037 - demolished by Henry the Proud of the House of Guelph
1173-1195 - approximate date of completion by Henry the Lion
Function
The Braunschweig Cathedral functioned as a religious site for the Ducal house of Braunschweig and housed the Guelph Treasure before its eventual gifting to Duke John Frederick of Hanover.
Description
The Guelph Treasure was shown at the Braunschweig Cathedral in an immense display of the wealth and devotion of the Guelph family. The Treasure was added to over the years through numerous donations, gifts, and trophies acquired by the Guelph family during their reign as the Ducal family.
Collection
Citation
“Braunschweig Cathedral ,” Medieval Art and the American Public: A Digital Narrative, accessed February 28, 2021, http://medievalartus.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/42.