Kumlinge was just the only opportunity for a marina between Brändö and Mariehamn. This was the rationale for going there. And we discovered one of the nicest churches that we have visited so far. In fact, we realised that we should get some real touristic books telling us about what to see in the country, rather than just the coastal pilot telling us where we can safely anchor or moor, but nothing about what we can do or see there... And in English, rather than Swedish or Finnish would be a plus :-)!
Kumlinge marina, 26 July 2018
And the church we found there by chance is quite a church...
We were lucky to get an along-side mooring spot at the end of the pier as we arrived late afternoon. Not always the most comfortable spot for the night, but certainly the easiest to moor at with strong sea breeze at the end of the day.
The Saint Anna church is named after the mother of Mary. The first mention of the church dates 1484, in a testament. It is located outside of the village of Kumlinge. During the war with Russia in the XVIII century, the church was transformed as a stable for Russian horses.
Kumlinge church
Kumlinge church
Once you enter the church, you are immediately struck by the limestone paintings. They are original, and were not removed at the time of the Lutheran reform, as we have seen in other churches int he archipelago!
The Saint Anna church, Kumlinge.
Another global view of the Saint Anna church
Interestingly, this was the only church during our trip where we could not find a votive ship sailing over the assembly. The limestone paintings are depicting the bible. Below are Adam and Eve in the mouth of the snake, facing their creator God, who disappeared over the years.
Below are a sample of the limestone paintings.
Two angels...
Seven saints...
Two musician angels...
And another pair of musician angels...
To conclude the day in this incredible place, a short video...
No! This one is not by Albertus Pictor. But it looks quite inspired by him. I remember your post on Härberga church in January 2017 (http://les-voyages-de-cybele.blogspot.com/2017/01/et-le-gagnant-des-coups-de-coeur.html), which impressed me much. Since then, I have identified the 35 churches that Albertus has painted in Sweden, mostly around Stockholm, on the website of the churches of Sweden, at http://christermalmberg.se/pictor/kyrkor/kyrkor.php.
We will start visiting them one by one, and report on them!
this chapel was closed when we were there. pity!!!Who is the painter? Albertus Pictor?
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ReplyDeleteNo! This one is not by Albertus Pictor. But it looks quite inspired by him. I remember your post on Härberga church in January 2017 (http://les-voyages-de-cybele.blogspot.com/2017/01/et-le-gagnant-des-coups-de-coeur.html), which impressed me much. Since then, I have identified the 35 churches that Albertus has painted in Sweden, mostly around Stockholm, on the website of the churches of Sweden, at http://christermalmberg.se/pictor/kyrkor/kyrkor.php.
ReplyDeleteWe will start visiting them one by one, and report on them!