Friedrich Bruckmann Collection

The wailing women, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The wailing women, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene, Martha Veit as the Virgin Mary, Melchior Breitsamter as St John: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Mary Magdalene (Paula Rendl) kneels before Jesus (Anton Lang): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Members of the High Council, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Members of the High Council, 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

Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) and other players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

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)

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

Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

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

Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Jesus expelling the merchants and the money-changers from the Temple: 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

Jesus at the Last Supper, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Jesus at the Last Supper, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The High Priests, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The High Priests, 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

The Way of the Cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Way of the Cross, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) carrying the cross: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

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

The meeting after the denial, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The meeting after the denial, 1922. St Peter (Andreas Lang) denies Jesus (Anton Lang) three times, and then repents: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Peter denies Jesus, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Peter denies Jesus, 1922. Andreas Lang as St Peter in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Jesus appears before the high priest Annas (or Ananias): 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

Jesus on the Mount of Olives, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus on the Mount of Olives, 1922. The Agony in the Garden: Jesus and the angel with the cup of suffering: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

The entry into Jerusalem, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The entry into Jerusalem, 1922. Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The Last Supper, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Last Supper, 1922. Jesus predicts that one of his Apostles present at the meal will betray him, despite their assertions to the contrary

The journey to Jerusalem, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The journey to Jerusalem, 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

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

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

Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Herod, 1922. Gregor Breitsamter as King Herod, player in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Prologue, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Prologue, 1922. Anton Lechner, player 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

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

Caiaphas, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Caiaphas, 1922. Hugo Rutz as high priest Joseph ben Caiaphas in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Ananias, 1922. Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias) in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The Magdalene, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Magdalene, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

John, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
John, 1922. Melchior Breitsamter as St John 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

Peter, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Peter, 1922. Andreas Lang as St Peter 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

Mary, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Mary, 1922. Martha Veit as the Virgin Mary 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

The Flagellation of Christ, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Flagellation of Christ, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus during the Scourging at the Pillar

Jesus, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

Pieta, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Pieta, 1922. The Virgin Mary (Martha Veit) with the dead Christ (Anton Lang): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Bethany, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Bethany, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) and the Virgin Mary (Martha Veit): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Veneration of the Cross, with choir, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Veneration of the Cross, with choir, 1922. Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Goethe. painting Friedrich Bruckmann German 1814
Goethe. a painting; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); about 1880; Albumen silver print

Wallenstein painting C Jaeger Nurnberg 1867 Friedrich Bruckmann
Wallenstein a painting by C. Jaeger, Nurnberg, 1867; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); about 1875; Albumen silver print

Richard Brinsley Sheridan. copy painting Stroeffer & Kirchner
Richard Brinsley Sheridan. (copy of a painting); Stroeffer & Kirchner, or Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); about 1880; Albumen silver print

Austria Friedrich Bruckmann German 1814 1898
Austria; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); London, England; about 1885; Albumen silver print

Russia Friedrich Bruckmann German 1814 1898 London
Russia; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); London, England; about 1885; Albumen silver print

Lorraine Friedrich Bruckmann German 1814 1898
Lorraine; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); London, England; about 1885; Albumen silver print

Poland Friedrich Bruckmann German 1814 1898 London
Poland; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); London, England; about 1885; Albumen silver print

Suabia Friedrich Bruckmann German 1814 1898 London
Suabia; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); London, England; about 1885; Albumen silver print

Bulgaria Friedrich Bruckmann German 1814 1898
Bulgaria; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); London, England; about 1885; Albumen silver print

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"Friedrich Bruckmann: Capturing the Passionate Drama of the Oberammergau Passion Play, 1922" Step back in time to witness the mesmerizing scenes brought to life by Friedrich Bruckmann's lens during the iconic Oberammergau Passion Play in 1922. With his camera as a window into this religious spectacle, Bruckmann immortalized moments that still resonate today. In "The Wailing Women, " captured by Henry Traut, we see anguish etched on their faces as they mourn Jesus' fate. Their sorrow is palpable, drawing us into their grief-stricken world. Another masterpiece by Traut reveals a pivotal encounter - "Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene. " The tenderness and hope radiating from this scene remind us of the transformative power of faith and love. Bringing together key figures within the narrative, "Members of the High Council" showcases Traut's ability to capture both individual expressions and collective tension. Each face tells its own story amidst an atmosphere charged with anticipation. As we embark on Jesus' journey towards crucifixion, Bruckmann presents an array of emotionally charged episodes. In "Episode on the Way of the Cross, " Traut captures raw determination mingled with exhaustion as Jesus carries his cross through narrow streets filled with spectators. A momentous confrontation unfolds before our eyes in "Jesus Before Herod. " Through Traut's lens, we witness a clash between earthly power and divine presence – a captivating portrayal that leaves us pondering deeper questions about authority and justice. With meticulous attention to detail, Bruckmann documents every aspect of this grand production. In "Players on Stage in Oberammergau Passion Play, " he offers glimpses behind-the-scenes at actors preparing for their roles – a testament to their dedication and commitment. The intensity continues when Jesus stands before Sanhedrin in another striking composition by Henry Traut.