Objekt 2302
Life dominated by religion
Description
This picture depicts the fully occupied Basler Münster during mass in 1650 with women and men, young and old, sitting in separate areas. All are dressed uniformly as dictated by the Reformation’s strict rules. Attendance at mass was mandatory – as generally all aspects of life were dominated by religious rules from the Reformation in 1529 up to the 19th century. The most senior members of the Basel Council and their court servants can be seen in their carved seating to the left of the picture.
Object description
Interior view of Basler Münster during mass in 1650
painter: Johann Sixt Ringle (probably 1576-1653)
Basel, dated 1650
oil on canvas
Deposited by Kirchenrat der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Basel-Stadt
Inv. 1906.3238.