Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
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Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Herod, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before king Herod (Gregor Breitsamter) - also on stage are Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias), and Hugo Rutz as high priest Joseph ben Caiaphas: 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. First staged in 1634, the play tells the story of Jesus passion, culminating in his crucifixion. The event has become a tourist attraction, with audiences coming from all over the world. Official postcard of the 1922 Oberammergau Passion Play. [F. Bruckmann, Munich, Germany, 1922]
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a powerful moment from the 1922 Oberammergau Passion Play, depicting Jesus before Herod. In this scene, Jesus, portrayed by Anton Lang, stands before King Herod, played by Gregor Breitsamter. The stage is filled with other notable actors including Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas and Hugo Rutz as high priest Joseph ben Caiaphas. The Oberammergau Passion Play has been performed every ten years since its inception in 1634 by the residents of Oberammergau village in Bavaria, Germany. This renowned event tells the story of Jesus' passion leading up to his crucifixion and has become a major tourist attraction drawing audiences from around the world. Henry Traut's atelier beautifully captures this historic moment on an official postcard from 1922. The image showcases not only the exceptional acting talent but also highlights the elaborate costumes and attention to detail that make this play so visually stunning. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are transported back in time to witness a dramatic representation of one of Christianity's most significant events. It serves as a reminder of both the enduring power of faith and artistry's ability to bring history to life on stage.
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