The shrine of the three kings

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The shrine of the three kings
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We know that the magi were wise men from "the
East," most likely Persia, or modern-day Iran.
This means the wise men traveled 800 to 900 miles
to see the Christ child. Most likely, the magi
knew of the writings of the prophet Daniel, who
in time past had been the chief of the court
seers in Persia.
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Shrine of the Magi is the largest, most
artistically significant, and, in terms of its
content, most ambitious reliquary of the Middle
Ages. The relics were brought to Cologne from
Milan in 1164.
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From about 1190 to 1220 a number of artisans
worked on the shrine in the workshop of the
goldsmith Nicholas of Verdun and in workshops in
Cologne and along the river Meuse that continued
his work
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The gilded sarcophagus kept in the cathedral in
Cologne, Germany where the bones of the holy
three kings are believed to be residing today.
Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa brought them there
from Italy back in 1161.
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Ornamentation on the shrine includes gold- and
silver-embossed, fire-gilded figures, filigree
panels set with precious and semi-precious
stones, intaglios, and cameos, and columns,
arches and profiles trimmed with enamels. The
images depicted on the shrine include scenes from
the history of salvation from the dawning of time
to the Last Judgment.
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Cameo with Medusa Head, 1st Cent. AC
Although the shrine was shortened by one axis
after being hidden from French revolutionary
troops in 1794, it was largely restored to its
original shape during the most recent period of
restoration, which lasted from 1961 to 1973.
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Apostle Bartholomew
Apostle Juda Thaddeus
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Adoration of the Magi
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Adoration of the Magi
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Cameo with Head of Ruler, 2nd Cent. before Christ
Baptism of Christ
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Shrine of the Three Holy Kings, David Side
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Shrine of the Three Holy Kings, Solomon Side
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Nero Cameo, 1st C. after Christ
Head of a Ruler, 1st Cent. after Christ
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Lion Heads under the Ridge Ornament
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Gem with Dancer, 1st Cent. before Christ. Shrine
of The Three Kings Nicholas of Verdun c. 1190
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Hunting Frieze, Battle of Riders
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Hunting Frieze, Battle with Lion
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Hunting Frieze, Boar Hunt
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Venus Gem, 1st Century before Christ
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John, New Creation from Fritz Zehgruber, 1969
King David
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Prophet Amos

Prophet Habakkuk
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Seraph

Prophet Ioachim
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The Three Kings with King Otto IV
Last Judgement
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The intention in the Middle Ages was that the
shrine would be placed in the crossing. Today,
however, it rises above the medieval high altar
at the back of the inner choir, making this area
the main focus of the Gothic cathedral, which was
built as a stone reliquary for this precious
shrine.
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Detail from the Three Kings Screen, c 1332-1349
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Detail from the Three Kings Screen, c 1332-1349
The coffin with the remains of the Three Holy
Kings is brought to Constantinople. Saint Helena
in front of the shrine the shrine is transferred
to Milan
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Detail from Andrea Mantegna Adoration of the
Magi.(ca. 1495-1505) J. Paul Getty Museum Los
Angeles
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2011
Pictures Internet All copyrights belong to their
 respective owners Presentation Sanda Foisoreanu
Sound '12 o Clock', by Vangelis
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Following the Star (series)
The shrine