M. SELMER (1819-1900), Fantoft Stave Church near Bergen, albumen paper print Marcus Selmer (1819 Randers - 1900 Bergen): Fantoft stave church near Bergen before its destruction, 19th century, albumen paper print Technique: albumen paper print, mounted on Paper Stamp: Verso Signature stamp, Marcus Selmer, Hoffotograf. Bergen. 19th century Inscription: Verso inscribed in the printing plate: "Fortun Kirke på Fantoft ved Bergen". Date: 19th century Description: The photographed object illustrates a stave church of Scandinavian architecture. The multi-layered roof, the filigree ornaments and the pronounced interplay of vertical components, which indicate a combination of sacred and mythological elements, are characteristic. The photograph shows the old stave church, which burnt down completely on 6 June 1992 after arson. Keywords: Architecture; stave church; Scandinavia; sacral; gothic; timber construction; ornaments; roof; verticality; mythology; history; photography; culture; craft; carving; tradition; religiosity; monument; inner circle; black metal; Burzum; Asken, 19th century, Modern, Architecture, Norway, Bergen (Western Norway), Size: Albumen paper: 21,0 cm x 15,9 cm (8,3 x 6,3 in)