Christine Keller

Christine Keller is an art historian and curator at the Swiss National Museum.

Uprising in the convent

Christine Keller 17.06.2020 From today’s perspective, it seems unthinkable that nuns would rebel, put up violent resistance and ignore ecclesiastical regulations. But during the reform efforts in the 15th century, this was not an unusual occurrence.

Altar hanging depicting scenes from the life of Christ and saints of the Dominican order. The tapestry, made in Basel in the mid-15th century, hung in front of an altar in Klingental convent.