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Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
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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. 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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This print captures a powerful moment from the 1922 Oberammergau Passion Play, depicting Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene. In this scene, Mary Magdalene, portrayed by Paula Rendl, kneels before Jesus, played by Anton Lang. The Oberammergau Passion Play is a centuries-old tradition performed every ten years in the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany. First staged in 1634 as an act of gratitude for surviving the bubonic plague, the play tells the story of Jesus' passion and culminates with his crucifixion. Over time, it has evolved into a renowned tourist attraction that draws audiences from around the world. The image showcases not only the exceptional acting skills of Rendl and Lang but also their ability to manifest deep emotions on stage. Their costumes and attention to detail transport viewers back to biblical times. Henry Traut's atelier skillfully captured this momentous event through color photography—a relatively new technique at that time—enhancing its visual impact. The postcard serves as a memento for those fortunate enough to witness this extraordinary performance firsthand or as an invitation for others to experience it themselves. Overall, this photograph immortalizes a significant scene from one of history's most revered religious plays while showcasing the talent and dedication of its performers. It stands as a testament to both faith and artistic expression within German culture during the early 20th century.
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