Passion Play Collection (#2)

The capture of Christ (colour litho)
3094594 The capture of Christ (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The capture of Christ. Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss)

Parting at Bethany (colour litho)
3094590 Parting at Bethany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parting at Bethany)

The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau, some of the Performers (engraving)
1045432 The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau, some of the Performers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau)

Oberammergau, Germany, the Scene of the Passion Play, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Oberammergau, Germany, the Scene of the Passion Play, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

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

Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany c1922. Creator: Lorenz Franzl
Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany c1922. Oberammergau. Total gegen Notspitze und Kofel. Panorama of the village with the Notspitze and Kofel

The millstream at Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany c1922. Creator: Heinrich Uhlschmid
The millstream at Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany c1922. Oberammergau: Am Muhlbach. Oberammergau is famous for its passion play, performed every ten years. Postcard

Ettal Abbey from the south, Bavaria, Germany, c1922. Creator: Heinrich Sting
Ettal Abbey from the south, Bavaria, Germany, c1922. Kloster Ettal is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330, in the village of Ettal, 877 metres above sea level. Postcard

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

View of Oberammergau, c1922. Creator: Unknown
View of Oberammergau, c1922. Blick gegen Oberammergau. The village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany, is famous for its passion play, performed every ten years. Postcard

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

The Oberammergau Passion Play: Joseph Mair (Der Christus), Bavaria, Bayern, Germany, 1870

The Oberammergau Passion Play: George Lechner (Judas), Bavaria, Bayern, Germany, 1870

The Theatre of Oberammergau Passion Play, Bavaria, Bayern, Germany, 1870

The Oberammergau Passion Play: Joseph Mair (Der Christus), Bavaria, Bayern, Germany, 1870

The Theatre of Oberammergau Passion Play, Bavaria, Bayern, Germany, 1870

The Oberammergau Passion Play: George Lechner (Judas), Bavaria, Bayern, Germany, 1870

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"Capturing the Essence of Faith: A Glimpse into the Passion Play" Step back in time to 1922, where Henry Traut's lens immortalized the profound emotions and timeless story of the Passion Play. With each click of his camera, he unveiled a world filled with devotion, anguish, and redemption. In "The Wailing Women, " Traut freezes a moment that echoes through centuries. The sorrowful cries reverberate as Mary Magdalene encounters Jesus in "Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene. " Their connection transcends time and space, leaving us breathless. Traut's lens then shifts towards power dynamics within "Members of the High Council. " Here we witness an intricate web woven by those who held authority during this tumultuous era. In contrast, "Episode on the Way of the Cross" reveals vulnerability etched on every face along Christ's path – a poignant reminder that even divinity can be tested. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative, Traut captures Jesus' encounter with Herod in all its grandeur in "Jesus Before Herod. " The stage comes alive as actors embody their roles during Oberammergau Passion Play - their dedication palpable amidst elaborate sets. Witnessing Jesus before Sanhedrin unveils intense scrutiny faced by our protagonist. Traut masterfully portrays both strength and fragility within these sacred walls. Meanwhile, in "Expulsion of Moneylenders, " righteous fury emanates from every brushstroke – a testament to divine justice prevailing against greed. A momentous occasion unfolds at "The Last Supper, " where unknown hands capture Jesus sharing his final moments with disciples - love radiating from every frame. Ettal Abbey stands tall amidst Bavaria's picturesque landscape; its presence reminding us that faith is deeply rooted within history itself. Finally, we come face-to-face with Jesus carrying his cross – burdened yet resolute. Through Henry Traut's lens, we witness the weight of salvation and the ultimate sacrifice.