Two women are using cotton swabs to work on a figure of the Madonna with baby Jesus.

Restorations

A selection of restorations that were made possible through the support of the Friends of the Museum and individual restoration sponsorships.

 

The stained glass is divided into two parts: On the left of the painting is depicted a bed in which two people are lying. To the right of it it seems that a woman in a night dress is stepping out of the room with the bed.

Stained Glass from the Cistercian Monastery of Altenberg near Cologne, Inv. No. M 560, 563, 565, 569, M 570, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored in 2002 and 2008 with the support of the Friends of the Museum, the Kölner Bank and the Dr Hans and Annemarie Kauth Foundation.

Colored wooden figures of two women facing each other. The left woman sits while the other stands. Both figures have their hands broken off.

The Virgin and Child with St. Anne, Cologne, c. 1480, lime, 45.5 x 31 x 18 cm, Inv. No. A 1088, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2007–2008 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Wooden figure of a standing Mary. On her arm she holds the baby Jesus. Her robe is painted brown.

Friesentor Madonna, Cologne, c. 1370-1380, walnut, H. 132 cm, Inv. No. A 40, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2006–2008 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Standing Madonna in a golden robe and a red cloak with the seated baby Jesus on the left arm. The child looks at the face of the Madonna figure, the Madonna looks at the viewer. The right hand of the Madonna is missing.

Ollesheim Madonna, Cologne, c. 1260-1270, beech, H. 81 cm, Inv. No. A 1054, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored in 2006 with the support of the Ollesheim community of heirs as well as the Dr Hans and Annemarie Kauth Foundation.

Mary sitting with Jesus, the child spreads his arms and looks at her, one arm is damaged.

The Virgin Mary in the Sun, Cologne, c. 1390, walnut, H. 33 cm, Inv. Nr. A 895, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored in 2006 with the support of Marly Soltek.

Colorfully painted wooden figure of a seated woman. On her lap sits a child. The robes of the two are golden-yellow.

The Virgin Mary with a Rock Crystal, Cologne, c. 1220-1230, setting 1st half of 14th cent., oak, walnut, rock crystal, H. 57.6 cm, Inv. No. A 14, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored in 2006 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Wooden figure of a young Mary sitting on a wide throne seat. On her arm she holds the baby Jesus. His face is turned towards her.

Madonna on the Wide Throne, Cologne, c. 1270, oak, H. 61.5 cm, Inv. No. A 46, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2005–2006 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Wooden figure of seated Mary with the deceased Jesus in her lap. Mary wears a sweeping golden robe.

Pietà, Southern Germany, c. 1500, lime, 86 x 83 x 20 cm, Inv. No. A 982. Restored in 2005 with the support of Hermann R. Müller and Ingrid Müller Sünner.

Wooden figure of a seated man. In his right hand he holds his severed scalp, on which sits a bishop's hat.

St. Dionysius, Cologne, c. 1330, walnut, H. 91 cm, Inv. No. A 894, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2004–2005 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Holzschnitzerei von Jesus und Maria Magdalena unter detailreichen Ornamenten.

Christ Appears to Mary Magdalene (Noli me tangere), Brussels, c. 1500-1510, oak, Inv. No. A 856, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored in 2004/2005 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Reading prophet with glasses and scroll.

Reading Prophet with Glasses and Banner, Antwerp, c. 1520, oak, H. 55 cm, Inv. No. A 870, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored in 2004 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Mourning figure of the Virgin Mary made of wood with tilted head in hand.

Our Lady of Sorrows, Eastern Alps, c. 1220-30, beech, H. 141 cm, Inv. No. A 1058, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored in 2004 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Smiling Mary, sitting on a throne; she wears a white robe with golden lilies and red hem, the hand on the right holds a short black staff, the arm on the left is bent and points away from her, the hand is open.

Mother of God Enthroned, Cologne, c. 1340, walnut, H. 56.5 cm, Inv. No. A 773, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2003–2004 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Wooden figure of John the Baptist. In his left hand he holds a small sheep, to which he points with his right hand.

St. John the Baptist, Hans von Judenburg, c. 1425, lime, 115, 173 x 55 x 34 cm, Inv. No. A 115, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2002–2003 with the support of Hermann R. Müller and Ingrid Müller Sünner.

Wooden figure of a standing man with a crosier and a bishop's hat. His left hand holds a book.

St. Vigilius, Hans von Judenburg, c. 1425, lime, 185 x 37 x 34 cm, Inv. No. A 116, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2002–2003 with the support of Hermann R. Müller and Ingrid Müller Sünner.

Wooden figure depicting Jesus on the cross. His head is tilted, eyes half closed.

Crucifix from St. George, Cologne, last third of 11th cent., willow, H. 189 cm, Inv. No. A 9, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 2000–2003 with the support of the Sigurd Greven Foundation, the Annemarie and Helmut Börner Foundation and the Friends of the Museum.

Church window on which is depicted the crucifixion of Christ.

Crucifixion Window from St. Laurentius in Cologne, Cologne, before 1489, stained glass, 320 x 181 cm, Inv. No. M 501-15, © Rheinisches Bildarchiv. Restored from 1992–1993 with the support of the Friends of the Museum.