On the trail of Tilman Riemenschneider - a unique find
While I was smitten with the Mercedes 2-seater convertible along the Romantischestrasse, the real reason for the tour that Franz and I were taking was to follow the 15th century gothic sculptor and carver Tilman Riemenschneider, famous for the expressed mannerisms and exquisite detail in the clothing and the hands of his subjects.
Our final leg on the trail was his home of Würzburg, and the Käppele. The path up the hill from the river to the chapel has sculptures of the stations of the cross, which is probably quite dramatic to some. The chapel is dedicated to Mary.
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The gothic chapel itself was well reconstructed, and quite pretty, but Franz let me in on one of the little secrets of the place as he had me stand facing the east wing. He drew my attention to the right.
Christ on the Crapper
Yes, Dan Brown may have had it right: sometimes its not all about Jesus. Here in the Käppele honoring his mom, he's relegated to a corner, in a pose that is near and dear to anyone that's had too much to eat at the Mexican food buffet.
I don't recall seeing him described in any of Rick Steves' books.
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