Style1½ inches thick (3.75 cm) Product Details Artist grade canvas, archival inks, wooden stretcher bars, and UVB protective coating
AvailablityUsually ships within five business days. ArtistBill Barber CollectionXanten
Description Xanten is a historic town in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany, located in the district of Wesel. Xanten is known for the Archaeological Park (one of the largest in the world), its medieval picturesque city centre with Xanten Cathedral and many museums, its large man-made lake for various watersport activities as well as high standard of living. It is visited by approximately one million tourists a year. Big events include the Xantener Sommerfestspiele (a prestigious classical music festival lasting 2-3 weeks every year), the annual Xantener Montmartre where artists from all over the world show their latest works as well as the annual German sandcastle-building championship. Xanten is one of Germany's most affluent communitites.Protestantism arrived in 1572, but at the beginning of the 20th century just 5% of the population were of Protestant denomination. By the beginning of the 21st century, the Protestant population increased to some 20%. As Xanten was inherited with Cleves by the Margraviate of Brandenburg in the 17th century, the Protestant church was placed on an equal footing with the Roman Catholic Church, as confirmed by the Contract of Xanten on 12 November 1614. Thereupon a church was built at the Groer Markt (Great market place), which was expanded by a spire in 1622.
Bill Barber, Mississauga Member Since September 2008 Artist Statement I'm a retired teacher and curator with a love of books and photography. I enjoy playing with images until they appear to my liking.
I live in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada, which is part of the the City of Mississauga located immediately west of Toronto on the north shore of Lake Ontario. I live with, Karen, my wife of 37 years and with my pug, Georgie. I have two daughters who have presented me with three grandchildren so far. There is one more grandchild due in July