Exterieur van de Sint-Liudgerkerk in Münster, Duitsland 1870 - 1885

Friedrich Hundt made this albumen print of the exterior of Sint-Liudgerkerk in Münster, Germany. Hundt’s photograph represents the church as a dominant and enduring landmark. It uses visual codes associated with power, like height and centrality, to convey its importance. The photograph presents a moment in the history of Münster, capturing the city's architectural heritage. Münster's social and political landscape was deeply influenced by its religious institutions. The construction and maintenance of monumental churches like this one were supported by the economic and social power of the clergy. Hundt's photograph is a fascinating historical document of the way religious institutions shaped social spaces.