Stiftsbibliothek in Waldsassen, Bavaria, Germany. 1720s.
Ccontains many life sized oak figures with impressive, angle dependent facial features.
One group illustrates the sophisticated multi step bookmaking process.
The second group shows all stages of human pride, to remind the reader to be carefull ...and the non-reader to be humble.
Stupidity, mockery, hypocrisy and ignorance.
As part of the vivid monastery it belongs to the greater ensemble of bohemian baroque.
