Gothic Keystone Featuring Double Lily Wreath
Original Location of the Artefact: Ribbed vault of the Virgilienberg Church
This Gothic keystone is from the ribbed vault of the Virgilienberg Church. It features a double lily wreath, and in the spandrels, there are depictions of a bishop with a mitre and a king with wings.
About Gothic Keystones
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A Gothic keystone is the central decorative stone at the apex of an arch or ribbed vault in Gothic architecture. It holds the other stones in place and is the last stone to be placed in the arch.
It often features intricate designs, such as floral patterns, biblical scenes, or symbolic motifs, adding both functional and aesthetic value to the structure.
Virgilienberg Church Ruins
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The Virgilienberg church ruins are located on a hill in the south of the Friesach town between the “Teutonic Order Church” and the “Holy Blood Church”.
The site was once a fortified provostry with a church.