The Tomb Pyramid of the Von Eben und Brunnen Family in Rożnów/Rosen Near Kluczbork/Kreuzburg
Śliwa, Joachim (Kraków)
Studies in Ancient Art and Civilization, vol.12, Kraków (2008)
Abstract
Much attention has been recently paid to modern egyptianizing buildings referring in shape to a classic pyramid. Some buildings of this type from Poland were also subject to initial studies. It is however essential to undertake proper conservation works to prevent their ultimate ruin. Although they are unique buildings on the european scale – two of which were created as early as the 17th century (beresteczko and Krynica) – they are threatened with destruction. Among early building of this type is also the tomb-pyramid in Rożnów (ober-Rosen) near Kluczbork (Kreuzburg), raised for the von eben und Brunnen family even at the turn of the 18th century (Fig. 1-3). The family, originating from Tirol, was later traceable in Schwaben, where it’s representatives purchased the brunnen estate near Memmlingen.
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