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Haus zum Ritter

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    March 4, 2022

    House of the Knight (1492) Vordergasse 65
    One of the most beautiful Schaffhausen town houses. Rebuilt 1566 by knights
    Hans von Waldkirch, who in 1568/70 painted the facade of the famous
    Schaffhausen painter Tobias Stimmer had it executed. Most important Renaissance frescoes north of the Alps. Original frescoes 1938/39 and 1943 by Carl Roesch,
    Diessenhofen, masterfully recreated in the mind and spirit of Tobias Stimmer.
    Text / source: Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Vordergasse 73, CH-8200 Schaffhausen
    schaffhauserland.ch

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      January 10, 2019

      Rebuilt in 1566 by Knight Hans von Waldkirch, who also had the facade painted in 1568/70 by the famous Schaffhausen painter Tobias Stimmer.
      Representation of civic virtues, honor, love of country and willingness to sacrifice, reflected in ancient mythology.
      Most important Renaissance frescoes north of the Alps.
      1935 Replacement of the original frescoes, which were in a ruinous state, and faithful repainting of the facade (1938-1943).
      Conservation and storage of the original frescoes in the All Saints Museum.

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        September 23, 2021

        The Haus zum Ritter, at Vordergasse 65, is a town house in Schaffhausen. It is known for the frescoes by Tobias Stimmer on the facade. The house was built in 1492.

        The house name "Zum Ritter" can be traced back to the early 14th century. In 1566 the knight Hans von Waldkirch added two storeys to the house, from whom the name of the house, according to tradition, was derived. The original paintings in fresco were applied by Tobias Stimmer between 1568 and 1570. Overpainting in oil and further renovations took place in 1665, 1769, 1835, 1850, 1870 and 1918/19. During this last renovation by August Schmid and Christian Schmidt, the original paintings by Voucher were exposed again. These paintings are considered to be the most important Renaissance frescoes north of the Alps. In 1935 they were replaced and preserved. Ultimately, it was only possible to preserve it by replacing it, which was carried out in 1935 by the specialist Franco Steffanoni. They have since been exhibited in the All Saints' Day Museum. Today's paintings were recreated by Carl Roesch in 1938–39 and 1943 based on the originals. 1914 renovation including the neighboring house "Zum Hirschlein". 1941 expropriation through the city. 1942 Conversion of the basement to a shop. 1943/44 conversion of the residential floors. Today there is a pharmacy and perfumery on the ground floor with its star vault.

        Source and further information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haus_zum_Ritter_(Schaffhausen)

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