In the north arm of the east transept (the Stephanus-Choir) is the grave monument of Prince-Bishop Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg (8.).
Following his death in May 1706, it was installed between 1707 and 1708 by the sculptor Johann Mauritz Gröninger.

The grave monument consists of a portico structure, flanked by statues of von Plettenberg's name saints in episcopal costume with mitres and croziers – St Frederick on the left and Bishop Christian on the right.
In the centre of the monument is a sarcophagus with the image of the Prince-Bishop on top of it.
The prince's arms are displayed above the portico structure by putti.
Von Plettenberg's titles and honours are inscribed on the front and back of the sarcophagus.

The image of the Prince-Bishop on top of the sarcophagus is in a half-sitting, half-lying position with his head looking slightly upwards.
At his feet stands an angel with an open book.
Originally the words "Diligite iustitiam, qui iudicatis terram" (Favour justice, you who pass judgement on the world: Wisdom 1.1.)
were inscribed in the book.
Behind the cardinal stands a second heavenly servant, holding the insignia of the Prince-Bishop.

In the upper part of the marble structure is a large clock.
It is surrounded by drapery and a banner with the words "Consilio et Constantia" ("By Counsel and Constancy").
The clock itself was made by the clockmaker Joachim Münnig and painted by Wolff Heinrich Schmorck.

The monument is made of black and white marble.
It originally stood in the High Choir, behind the Astronomical Clock – the two clocks were intended to use the same mechanism.
Today it is located on the west wall of the east transept.
In the north arm of the east transept (the Stephanus-Choir) is the grave monument of Prince-Bishop Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg (8.). Following his death in May 1706, it was installed between 1707 and 1708 by the sculptor Johann Mauritz Gröninger.
The grave monument consists of a portico structure, flanked by statues of von Plettenberg's name saints in episcopal costume with mitres and croziers – St Frederick on the left and Bishop Christian on the right. In the centre of the monument is a sarcophagus with the image of the Prince-Bishop on top of it. The prince's arms are displayed above the portico structure by putti. Von Plettenberg's titles and honours are inscribed on the front and back of the sarcophagus.
The image of the Prince-Bishop on top of the sarcophagus is in a half-sitting, half-lying position with his head looking slightly upwards. At his feet stands an angel with an open book. Originally the words "Diligite iustitiam, qui iudicatis terram" (Favour justice, you who pass judgement on the world: Wisdom 1.1.) were inscribed in the book. Behind the cardinal stands a second heavenly servant, holding the insignia of the Prince-Bishop.
In the upper part of the marble structure is a large clock. It is surrounded by drapery and a banner with the words "Consilio et Constantia" ("By Counsel and Constancy"). The clock itself was made by the clockmaker Joachim Münnig and painted by Wolff Heinrich Schmorck.
The monument is made of black and white marble. It originally stood in the High Choir, behind the Astronomical Clock – the two clocks were intended to use the same mechanism. Today it is located on the west wall of the east transept.
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