Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany
Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture
Barocke Kreuzigungsgruppe
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014
1. Barocke Kreuzigunggruppe Marker
Errichtet 1740 vom Bierbrauer-Ehepaar Johann Georg und Maria Barbara Stephan zur Erinnerung an drei ihrer 13 Kinder, die bereits im Kindesalter starben. Bei der Kirchenerweiterung um 1900 entfernt, 1985 wieder errichtet und 2008 renoviert durch Altbürgermeister Franz Stephan und Ehefrau Hildegard zum Gedenken an ihre Vorfahren.Geschichte für alle - historischer Verein in Gerolzhofen, e.V.
Dr. Ottmar Wolf – Kulturstiftung
Marker text translated into English:
Erected in 1740 by by Johann Georg Stephan, brewmaster, and his wife, Maria Barbara, in memory of three of their 13 children who died in childhood. Removed in 1900 when the church was expanded, reinstalled in 1985, and renovated in 2008 by former Mayor Franz Stephan and his wife Hildegard in memory of their ancestors.
Erected by The Gerolzhofen Historical Society and the Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 49° 54.063′
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014
2. Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture
The marker is on the church wall, just to the right of the sculpture.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parish Church (here, next to this marker); Chapel of St. John (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / The Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Catholic Rectory (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building (about 90 meters away); Owl's Tower (about 90 meters away); The Watchmen's Tower (about 120 meters away); Bürgerspital / Municipal Hospital (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.
More about this marker. The scupture and its marker are to the right of the entrance of the Catholic church, located by the market square in the town center.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014
3. Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture - Lower Front Inscription
Wir werden in deinem Schatten Leben - We will live in your shadow
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014
4. Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture - Lower Side Inscription
With detail on the deaths of (?), age 16, Johann Christoph, age 13, and Johann Georg, age 16, who lie buried in the churchyard.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014
5. Church Entrance and Baroque Crucifixion
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
