Neo-Gothic mausoleum of baron von Lachmann-Falkenau in Jałowiec (Wingendorf)

Sebastian Wróblewski

doi:10.5277/arc190201

Abstract

The neo-Gothic mausoleum in Jałowiec (Wingendorf) designed by Carl Johann Lüdecke (1826–1894) is a unique example of the union of architecture, sculpture and surrounding landscape in the Silesian province of the 2nd German Empire. Two versions of the Jałowiec project, from 1870 and 1881, varied in detail and symbolism, are discussed. Symbolic meanings of sepulchral sculpture designed by the architect had been changed by the family of baron von Lachmann. The final sculpture representing Robert baron von Lachmann did not have as much national and secular meaning as the design by the architect but more Christian aspects. The effect of close relations between the greenery and landscape space surrounding the graveyard with the mausoleum’s architecture still remains, despite large destruction, being an original example of aestethics of the “Wilhelminian” era in Lower Silesia and as such should be protected.

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