CATHEDRAL IN LIEGE,Belgium ,European Scenery,1836 Antique Steel Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print

CATHEDRAL DE LIEGE - DOM ZU LUTTICH

LIEGE is one of the most important cultural historical and economic cities of southern Belgium. From the 10th to the 18th century Liège was a powerful bishopric. The power of the prince bishops came to an end in 1794 when the city fell to the French, whose rule was succeeded by the Dutch until 1830. The fact that Liège citizens have always resisted oppression has given the city a certain fiery reputation, borne out by the many uprisings against authority. One such uprising was against Charles the Bold, who in the 15th century burned most of the city to the ground. He later repented this act, and presented the city with a golden reliquary which can still be admired in the cathedral of St Paul. In the 11th and mainly 12th century Liège was the centre for the art of the Meuse area, and the St Bartholomew's church is a typical example of this type of architecture. The yellow brass baptismal font of Renier de Huy is preserved in this church.