About this motif
The Roland faces towards the cathedral, which was once the seat of the archbishop. Many interpret this as a sign of the citizens' self-confidence towards spiritual power.
Professor Geissler devoted a large-format sheet to the Roland, showing the figure as guardian of the Hanseatic city. Picture size about 20 x 26 cm on 32 x 42 cm paper, plain, hand-coloured or framed.