Shine and shadow: Kronleuchter in Eutin Castle unveiled!

Shine and shadow: Kronleuchter in Eutin Castle unveiled!

in the heart of Eutin is an impressive cultural heritage in the form of thirteen magnificent chandeliers that have been the ducal family over generations. On the next October 20, the Eutin Castle will introduce these gilded contemporary witnesses in a special leadership that was launched on the occasion of the impending restoration of the candlesticks. Sophie Borges, the curator, describes the chandeliers as something that was an extraordinary investment for the time.

"An ordinary castle employee should have worked a whole life in order to be able to afford such a chandelier," explains Borges, which the candlesticks described as "light sculptures". Their value was not only monetary, but also symbolic: Anyone who entered a room with one of these chandeliers recognized the status and wealth of the hosts.

chandelier as status symbols

The chandeliers were not intended for the practical lighting of the room. Rather, they served as a luxurious decoration that impressed through their fairytale charisma. "These lights have only given a minimum of light," said Borges. The candles that illuminated them were so expensive that alternative sources such as wall or table lights were used for the real lighting.

An emission -free play of light that reflected in the soul of the rooms was created by polished plates and mirrors, which resolved the sparse light. This artistic arrangement was crucial for the illumination of the castles and residences of the time and prepared the ground to put the opulent interior design in the best light.

Another aspect of the upcoming leadership will be the exact view of the different light sources that were available in earlier times. Daniela Schoel, the museum leader, will also address the realities of life of the normal population. "What did the simple family need that could not afford expensive beeswax?" This paradigm will encourage visitors to think about the everyday life of people in a time without electrical light and to explore various lighting methods.

a special experience in Eutin Castle

"We live in a light luxury today," says Borges. "At that time, light was a defect, and often you had to get by in the less representative rooms with minimal lighting." A small, impressive example of this is the showcase room, where there was a maid apartment not too long ago. In this room, the maid lived under the flickering light of an oil lamp while she patched up the duchess's clothes.

The exclusive leadership "Light and candlestick - The Illumination of the Castle" will be offered on October 20 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and can be booked for groups in the future. Borges emphasizes that this special experience is not only an insight into the past splendor of the castle, but also an opportunity to expand the understanding of light and lighting through the centuries. "We want this tour to stay something very special," she adds.

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