1910 Mary & Jesus in Passion Play, Oberammergau Germany

1910 vintage real photo postcard depicting the farewell scene between Mary Magdalene and Jesus from the famed Oberammergau Passion Play. The image features local actress Marie Mayr as Mary Magdalene and Anton Lang in his renowned role as Jesus. Produced as a real silver gelatin photographic postcard (RPPC), this piece captures a powerful and historic moment in early 20th-century theatrical and religious history. Ideal for framing or as a standout addition to a postcard, photography, or religious ephemera collection.

The Oberammergau Passion Play has a remarkable history dating back to 1633, when the town’s citizens vowed to stage a performance depicting the life of Jesus if they were spared from the devastation of the Bubonic Plague. After the plague subsided in 1634, the promise was fulfilled, and the tradition has endured for centuries. Performed every ten years by the residents of Oberammergau, Bavaria, this play remains one of the world’s most famous living theatrical traditions.

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