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The wailing women, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
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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. 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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The Wailing Women, 1922 - A Captivating Snapshot of the Oberammergau Passion Play
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. This print captures a poignant moment from the renowned Oberammergau Passion Play in 1922. The play, performed every decade in the picturesque village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, has become a globally recognized event that attracts audiences from all corners of the world. In this particular scene, we see three talented actors embodying their roles with remarkable intensity. Paula Rendl portrays Mary Magdalene with profound emotion etched on her face, while Martha Veit embodies the sorrowful Virgin Mary. Melchior Breitsamter takes on the role of St John with deep reverence. The image showcases not only their exceptional acting skills but also highlights the elaborate costumes and attention to detail that make this production so mesmerizing. The performers' hand gestures and expressions convey grief and anguish as they reenact Jesus' passion leading up to his crucifixion. Henry Traut's atelier skillfully captured this powerful moment in time for posterity. With its dramatic lighting and composition, it serves as a testament to both Traut's artistic talent and his ability to encapsulate the essence of live theater through photography. This official postcard from 1922 offers us a glimpse into an era when amateur dramatics were celebrated alongside religious devotion. It is a reminder of how art can transcend boundaries and bring people together through shared experiences like no other medium can achieve.
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