SACRED MUSEUM OF ST. ANNE KAMENZ

Lighting design for the Sacred Museum St. Annen in Kamenz – altars in focus

The St. Annen Sacred Museum houses one of the most important collections of late medieval sacred art in the region. The centerpiece of the permanent exhibition is a unique ensemble of five large-format carved altars dating from around 1500—the museum's main attraction.

Our lighting solution

Restrained technology, precise effect

Fischer & Partner developed a finely tuned lighting concept that preserves the dignity of the historic church space and at the same time allows the altars to be experienced in their materiality, color, and figurative density.

Elements of lighting design

• Harmonious blend of daylight-like and warm white LED light
• Minimize reflections for optimal visibility
• Underlining the contemplative effect of the room
• Development of a miniature lighting system that was integrated almost invisibly
• Uniform basic lighting precise staging of the main works
• No shadow distortion, no technical over-staging

Result

Make art visible, respect history

The altars appear in a new light – precise, calm, and dignified. The invisibly integrated miniature lighting system allows the art to shine while preserving the character of the historic monastery church. A concept that makes art visible and history tangible.

Project data

Scope of services: Lighting planning, design development for the lighting of St. Anne's Church, LED technology

Architect: Schaufel Architecture Office

Exhibition design: Helmstedt Schnirch

Client: Kamenz City Administration

Exhibition area: 600 m²

Photos: Eike Hamann