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There is a saga that tells of the birth of the Cathedral of Aachen. When the cathedral was built, at a certain point the money was gone. Satan wanted to help, but he wanted the first soul to enter the church. Of course he expected the bishop to be the first to enter the church, but the people weren't crazy either and sent a wolf ahead.
When Satan noticed the deception, he became furious. Crying and running he came out of the church. He slammed the door so hard that he lost his thumb. The thumb can still be felt today in a hole of the lion's ornament on the bronze front doors.
About the image maker: as a born and bred Amsterdammer, Peter Bartelings feels a close connection with the city of Amsterdam. Over the years, he has created iconic works that are widely sold. In numerous European countries, his work adorns walls of houses and offices... Read more…