Vintage Postcard Gold Relic Church Museum Art Bendorf Sayn Germany Saint Simon
Social History: Constructed around 1220, this Romanesque masterpiece was created to house a sacred relic—venerated as the arm bone of Saint Simon the Zealot. Captures the intricate gold-plated filigree, inset gemstones, and miniature architectural elements resting on sculpted claw feet against a vivid crimson backdrop.
Scene: The magnificent house-shaped reliquary shrine of Saint Apostle Simon (Reliquienschrein des hl. Apostels Simon), dating originally to around 1220 at the Abbey and Pilgrimage Church of Bendorf-Sayn (Abtei- und Wallfahrtskirche Bendorf-Sayn), Germany.
Size: Continental 6 x 4"
Era: Mid-to-late 20th century production (circa 1970s based on publisher typography codes)
Type: Lithograph
Publisher: Hannes Oefele Verlag, Ottobeuren, Allgäu (Serial Number: Nr. 2929/71 A)
Condition: Edge wear and light scattered vintage foxing spots and mild age-related paper browning across the cream surface
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.