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Painted church, Mand


Painted church, Mand
Photo Information
Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4173 W: 0 N: 7538] (26715)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-30
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Hungarian Open Air Museum [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-07 0:34
Viewed: 586
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Protestant church, Mánd

The church is one of the oldest surviving relics of late Gothic provincial wooden architecture in Hungary. Members of the Reformed congregation of Mánd had it erected at their own cost in the 1580s. After the Edict of Tolerance (1781) by Joseph II, the church was renovated and partly rebuilt between 1787-90. The painted ceiling and the furniture, also visible today, date from this period. An archaic record of the great event, listing the most important data and dates, can be read on a large-size, raised ceiling panel.

As the inscription speaks of the "building" of the church, it was supposed that it dated from 1790. However, after the dismantling of the construction in 1975, research revealed that the church was raised late in the 16th century. When the boarding of the triumphal arch, symbolically separating the interior into nave and apse, was removed a date of "Ad M582" became visible engraved in the middle of the arch. (The last numeral may also be read as "7".) As the triumphal arch is an intact and integral part of the timberwork of the church it must be of the same age.

The richly adorned furniture makes it one of the most valuable painted churches in Hungary. The ceiling, the two galleries, the pulpit and the pews were made by Gábor Vasvári Ódor, famous painter joiner of the region between 1787-90. On the ceiling of the crown-shaped abat-voix canopy the date 1791 can be seen. The whole interior savours of Baroque taste. The square panels of the ceiling are no longer covered by the Renaissance floral ornamentation, usual before, but with carved and gilded stars on dark blue background, colourful square net ribbing and rosettes. On the four and three panels over the western entrance and the gallery on the apse side we can see identical painted ribbon-like scrolls and linear frames in relief with scrolled and ringed squares of a lacy pattern in the corners and a pine at the sides. The edges of the panels are covered with pilasters. The ornamentation of the front panel of the pews and the pieces of furniture used by the minister are in harmony with all this. By the western, street entrance the women's and on the opposite side the men's pews can be found. The family and guests of the pastor sat by the side entrance whereas the clergyman himself occupied the Moses Seat right of the pulpit. In the middle the Lord's Table stands with the dishes of the Lord's Supper: pewter wine jugs, chalice and bread plates. A valuable 17th century cloth of Renaissance embroidery covers the iron frame of the tent placed over them.
Left of the western entrance, on the northern wall 12 Renaissance coffers hang painted with flowers. The valuable ceiling panels were found when the church was taken apart. Critical comparative analysis of style led us to presume that they may have been part of the 17th century furniture.
(Source: skanzen.hu)
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Hello George.
Great shot in not-easy light conditions.
Perfect contrast and composition.
Interesting note too.
Best regards.
Bobo.

Hello George,
A lovely composition of this beautiful church interior with its magnificent woodwork. The light is very well managed and we lose no detail in the carvings. Very nice natural tones and superb clarity. Lovely to behold.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8777 W: 923 N: 11780] (57331)
  • [2008-04-07 1:17]

Hi George

Well managed interior lighting, with good shadow detail, & excellent sharpness. Maybe I would burn in the strong fg highlight a bit more? I like the grid pattern in the ceiling. Tfs!

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1881 W: 0 N: 957] (9026)
  • [2008-04-07 1:23]

Hi George,
very interesting shot with many interesting details,good lighting and clarity,informative note too,
well done!
Dimitris.

Hello George,
Nice place and nice details. There is a soft, beautiful light, and the colors are wonderful,
Have a nice week,
Best regards,
Tulay

Hi dear George, my "almost" neighbour today,
Very nice capture, with perfect light management and wonderfull notes. A real TE-job.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hi George, the light result in this interior capture is excellent.
The parts-details are interesting and very good to see.
TFS.
Evangelos

Hi George,
you managed the light perfectly! The information given in your note is valuable, too. The adorned ceiling is very attractive! I have seen this one in Orthodox Churches in Greece, especially at provincial. The mood of the church is captured wonderfully, my friend.
Thanks for sharing.
Warm regards,
Athanasios.

George
Outre son intérêt historique, cette photo d'intérieur est de très belle qualité et riche en détails. Belle note également
Amicalement
JJ

Hi George,
Wonderful use of light, superb colors and what wonderful details. I like it a lot.
Best regards. Salvator.

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3732 W: 348 N: 7514] (32054)
  • [2008-04-07 10:10]

Hi George!
An interesting indoorshot.There many fine details to view and I like a lot this ceeling.Good lightmanagement.
Regards,leo

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4311 W: 8 N: 2774] (23332)
  • [2008-04-07 15:42]

George,
Well composed shot, full of interesting art objects. Supperb colors and shapes. well done, friend.

Abraços

Paulo

Szia George,
excellent indoor capture with high quality textures on the wooden furniture. I like to see the good details on the lamp but also the fine pattern of the ceiling. You achieved a clear and sharp capture by the good exposure.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hello George,

This is a very nice interior. The details on the furniture are very attractive and colourful. Nice image with good colour saturation and light. The note is equally interesting. The light on the front of the room add a nice touch to the image. Thanks George.

Roberto

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3551 W: 83 N: 5088] (19542)
  • [2008-04-08 0:56]

Good morning George,
nice and cute the interior of this church with the details of the relics of late Gothic provincial to be well captured.I like the colours and the light.Informative and useful the details of your note.

Have a nice day,danos

Interesting photo about old church architecture. Nice composition and good colours.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hi George,
Wonderful place vit great light, colours and details.TFS.
Regards,
Have a nice day.

hAyAti

Hi George!

Fantastic "serie" this one! You did very well to show us some interior view after the serie of excellent external photos. Great composition and framing, exceptional light managment, and of course a very interesting subject! Congratulations!

Hercules

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1690 W: 53 N: 2686] (15278)
  • [2008-04-08 4:42]

Very nice photo my friend from the interior of this church
Nice colours and light
Very well done
Best regards
Nick

Hello George,
Congratulations, this image of interior is a masterly réusite. A great interest, beautiful colors and a single definition. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1762 W: 42 N: 790] (11231)
  • [2008-04-08 6:22]

This church looks really 'magnificient'! I love the ceiling! A very beautiful picture. TFS

George,
A nice interior catch.
I like the details here, and your compo enhances the inside mood.
Regards,
JB.

Olá George

Muito bonita esta foto. Composição, cores, luminosidade e detalhes lindos.
GA
Vera

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7440 W: 441 N: 10348] (52749)
  • [2008-04-09 3:43]

Bonjour George,
la prise des lumières d'intérieur est presque parfaite, la surexposition au niveau des fenêtres était difficile à éviter.
Un cadrage bien négocié et des couleurs qui rendent le naturel de l'endroit.
La mise au point précise permet d'admirer une foule de détails.
Best regards
Daniel.

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