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Polychrome Half-Timbered Façade with Ornate Carved Oriel Window

#2617. Polychrome Half-Timbered Façade with Ornate Carved Oriel Window

The photograph showcases a magnificent example of half-timbered architecture with a richly decorated oriel window. This traditional German structure combines red and white half-timbering with exquisite carved decorative details. Of particular note is the projecting façade section with windows framed by intricate wood carvings.

The bay window is adorned with polychrome wooden carvings predominantly in green, red, and golden hues. An ornamental relief band with repeating triangular pattern elements runs around the perimeter of the windows. Decorative pilasters between the windows are embellished with floral motifs. Especially noteworthy are the relief medallions featuring sculpted heads executed in Renaissance style — one depicted in profile within a turquoise circular frame.

The building's roof is covered with traditional slate tiles laid in an overlapping pattern. The gutter system is clearly visible, integrated into the overall architectural composition. The contrast between the snow-white plastered wall sections and the vibrant colors of the wooden framework is worth noting, which is a characteristic feature of richly decorated half-timbered structures, likely dating back to the 16th-17th centuries.