Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture

Barocke Kreuzigungsgruppe

Barocke Kreuzigunggruppe Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014

1. Barocke Kreuzigunggruppe Marker

Inscription. 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′ N, 10° 20.918′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Marker is at the intersection of Marktstrasse and Marktplatz, on the left when traveling

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south on Marktstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.

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); DenkOrt Deportationen 1941-1944 Gerolzhofen / Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial (about 90 meters away); Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building (about 90 meters away); Patrizierhaus von 1574 / Patrician House from 1574 (about 90 meters away); Owl's Tower (about 90 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.

Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture image. Click for full size.

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.

Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture - Lower Front Inscription image. Click for full size.

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

Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture - Lower Side Inscription image. Click for full size.

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.

Church Entrance and Baroque Crucifixion image. Click for full size.

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 467 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.