Mayr Collection

Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. The traitor Judas (Guido Mayr) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas, 1922. Guido Mayr as Judas with the purse containing the thirty pieces of silver: player in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Italian soprano Angelica Catalini (1780-1849)
Italian opera singer Mme. Angelica Catalini (1780-1849) as Aristea in Il fanatico per la musica by Simon Mayr at the Opera Buffe, Paris

Suggestion for the Decoration of Lower Right and Top Right of an Altar Frame, Plate 2 from an Untitled Series with Rocailles Ornaments for Altar and Door Frames, Printed ca. 1750-56

Portrait of the Composer Johannes Simon Mayr (1763-1845), 1817. Private Collection

Jesus before Pilate, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Pilate, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before Roman governor Pontius Pilate (Hans Mayr): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas betrays his master, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas betrays his master, 1922. Judas (Guido Mayr) betrays Jesus (Anton Lang): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The Anointing, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Anointing, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Pilate, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Pilate, 1922. Hans Mayr as Roman governor Pontius Pilate: player in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The town of Krems conquered again by the Imperial army in May 1646, 1646. Private Collection

Portrait of the poet Mikhail Matveyevich Kheraskov (1733-1807). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Brothers Montgolfier, 18th century, (1910). Artist: JC De Mayr
The Brothers Montgolfier, 1910. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) were the inventors of the Montgolfiere-style hot air balloon

Changing of the Guard at the Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, c. 1800. Artist: Mayr, Johann Georg, von (1760-1816)
Changing of the Guard at the Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, c. 1800. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

View of the Palace Square and Summer Garden from the Petersburg District, c. 1800. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The St. Petersburg Imperial Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre. Artist: Mayr, Johann Georg, von (1760-1816)
The St. Petersburg Imperial Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

View of the Winter Palace of the Vasilyevsky Island, 1796. Artist: Mayr, Johann Georg, von (1760-1816)
View of the Winter Palace of the Vasilyevsky Island, 1796. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Northern red-backed vole - feeds on Siberian stone pine (Pinus sibirica Mayr) seeds - a cone on the left (Clethrionomys rutilus Pallas)

Johann Ulrich Mayr (German, 1630 - 1704), Head of Christ, c. 1670, black chalk with white heightening on brown oatmeal paper

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Mayr, a name that encompasses various aspects of history and art. From the Northern red-backed vole, a small creature that feeds on Siberian stone, to the renowned Italian soprano Angelica Catalini who graced the stages in the 18th century. Mayr's influence extends even further. In the realm of art, we find suggestions for the decoration of an altar frame. Intricate designs adorning its lower right and top right corners, adding beauty and reverence to sacred spaces. A portrait of composer Johannes Simon Mayr himself captures his essence in 1817, immortalizing his contribution to music. But Mayr's story doesn't end there; it intertwines with biblical narratives depicted by Henry Traut in 1922. "Jesus before Pilate, " a powerful portrayal capturing one of history's most significant moments. The tension continues as "Judas before the Sanhedrin" reveals betrayal lurking within shadows. The series progresses with "Judas betrays his master, " showcasing the ultimate act of treachery. Yet amidst darkness, light emerges through "The Anointing, " reminding us that redemption can be found even in our darkest hours. Pilate takes center stage next - a figure torn between justice and public opinion - portrayed vividly by Henry Traut's brushstrokes. And finally, Judas stands alone; guilt etched upon his face as he faces inner turmoil. History also finds its place within Mayr's narrative: The town of Krems conquered again by the Imperial army in May 1646 serves as a reminder of past conflicts and triumphs over time. To complete this eclectic mix is a portrait capturing poet Mikhail Matveyevich Kheraskov - another individual whose life intersects with Mayr's vast tapestry. Mayr encapsulates diverse elements from nature to music, religion to historical events – all woven together into an intricate web that tells stories spanning centuries.