Innenstadt in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
„Judensau“ - Darstellungen
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"Judensau" sculptures
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
1. „Judensau" - Darstellungen / "Judensau" sculptures Marker
The photo at the top left of the marker show the statue of the “Jew’s sow”
„Judensau“ - Darstellungen sind zu Stein gewordener Antisemitismus.
Das Motiv findet sich ab dem 13. Jahrhundert fast nur im deutschen Sprachraum. Obwohl das Schwein im Judentum als unrein gilt, wurde fälschlich behauptet, dass Juden wie Ferkel an einer Sau saugen. Diese Darstellung wollte Ekel und Verachtung gegenüber Jüdinnen und Juden hervorrufen und das Judentum angreifen. In der christlichen Kunst verkörpert das Schwein vor allem den Teufel. Behauptet wurde daher, dass Jüdinnen und Juden mit dem Teufel im Bunde seien, von ihm „genährt“ würden und seine Lehren aufnähmen.
Diese Skulptur am Dom wurde im 14. Jahrhundert gegenüber dem jüdischen Wohnviertel angebracht. Sie zeigt Männer, die an den Zitzen einer Sau saugen und ihr ins Ohr sprechen. Die Männer sind durch „Judenhüte“ als Juden gekennzeichnet.
Mit dieser menschenverachtenden Propaganda wurden Jüdinnen und Juden zu Feinden des Christentums erklärt. So wurde über Jahrhunderte Hass gegen sie geschürt. Ausgrenzung, Verfolgung bis hin zum Mord waren die Folge.
Heute soll diese Skulptur alle Menschen mahnen, gegen
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"Judensau" sculptures are anti-Semitism carved in stone.
This motive is to be found almost exclusively in German-speaking areas, starting in the 13th century. Although pigs are regarded as unclean in Judaism, it was falsely claimed that Jews sucked on a sow like piglets. This image was intended to cause revulsion and contempt towards Jews, and as an attack on Judaism. In Christian art, the pig mainly represents the Devil. The claim is thus made that Jews were in league with the Devil, were "nourished" by him and received his teachings.
This sculpture was installed at the cathedral in the 14th century, opposite the Jewish quarter. It shows men sucking on the teats of a sow and speaking into her ear. The men are identified as Jews by their "Jewish hats".
This inhuman propaganda was used to declare Jews enemies of Christianity. For centuries, hatred was stoked against them in this way. The consequences were exclusion, persecution and even murder.
Today this sculpture is meant to remind all people to take action against every form of propaganda, hate, exclusion and anti-Semitism.
Erected by Cathedral Chapter of Regensburg, Regensburg Jewish Community of Regensburg, Free State of Bavaria
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
2. The view of the "Judensau" sculptures Marker on the church along the street
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 49° 1.157′ N, 12° 5.889′ E. Marker is in Regensburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Innenstadt. It is at the intersection of Domplatz and Pfauengasse, on the left when traveling east on Domplatz. The marker is located along the south facade of the church near the south entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Domplatz 1, Regensburg BY 93047, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maria-Läng-Kapelle / Maria Läng Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Denkmal König Ludwig I. von Bayern / Monument to King Ludwig I of Bavaria (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Wissner (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiser Napoleon / Emperor Napoleon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Johann Maier (within shouting distance of this marker); Steuer'sches Haus / Steuer House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Goliath-Haus / Goliath House (about 150 meters away); Goethe (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regensburg.
Also see . . . The cathedral's "Judensau". Stadt Regensburg
On the third (counting from the(Submitted on July 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)West) pillar of the south facade of the cathedral, one can detect a late-Gothic stone sculpture which deserves a closer look. It is a specimen of the so-called "Judensau" – or "Jews’ sow" – a drastic vilification of Judaism. It is almost a standard feature of many well-known European churches from Gothic times, which can be seen in 48 towns: among them are Cologne, Erfurt, Nuremberg, Colmar, Metz, Basel, Bayreuth, Bad Wimpfen, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Salzburg, Wien, Xanten und Frankfurt.Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 20253. "Judensau" sculptures and MarkerThe people are stopping to read the marker and directly above them is the small "Judensau" sculpture.
Additional keywords. Anti-Semitism
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
