Title

St. John from the Bavarian Passion Play

Caption

Detail from a poster advertising the Bavarian Passion Play; a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. The character shown in this detail is 'St. John' played by Johann Zwink. Anti-Semitism was prominent in Passion plays. Dated 1870

Date

1870

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A11_001

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,4Mb) / 12,6in x 18,5in / 3788 x 5537 (300dpi)

Keywords

Poster Advert Advertising Promoting Bavarian Passion Play Passion Play Dramatic The Passion of Jesus Christ Crucifixion Trial Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Christianity Religion Religious Death Characters St. John Saints Johann Zwink Good Friday Easter Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitic 19th century