Lid's church

Lid church is one of the churches decorated by Albertus Pictor. It is located in the Södermanland county, close to Strängnäs, about one hour from Stockholm. The paintings are dating between 1460 and 1470. As for most of these churches, the first chuch that was built in the XIIIth century was expanded in the XVth century when the sacristy was added. The paintings were covered with lime in the XVIIIth century. They were rediscovered and restored in the 1870s'.

It seems that these paintings were probably the first master work of Albertus Pictor, explaining why he painted a self-portrait in the church.

Triumphant crucifixr
Tinted glass above the altar
The altar
St Olof sail
St Olof coronation
Angel playing luth
Mary Magdalene in Enchantment
St Olof sail
The coronation of Mary in the presence of the Trinity
Ascension and pentecost
Albertus Pictor self-portrait
St. Michael in battle with devils
Albertus Pictor self-portrait (copy)
The pelican who feeds its young with its own blood
Maria's death
Praying priest
Maria's funeral

... church.

Getting there

By public transport

Lid's church can be accessed from Nyköping by a bus in one hours. Check here for itinerary.

By sailing boat

The closest marina to visit Lid's church is Nyköpping.

See the marina site here.

Place

  • Coordinates:58.912003, 16.990507