J e w i s h R i t u a l - M u r d e r :
a H i s t o r i c a l I n v e s t i g a t i o n |
G a l l e r y I : A n d r e a s o f R i n n |
The ritual-murder case of Andreas of Rinn, despite the fact that it took place over 500 years ago,
is one of the most well-known and best-documented cases of this kind.
The caption reads: The leave-taking of the mother from her child in the early morning of
12 July. In her hand she carries a sickle as a tool for work. The godfather gives his
sacred promise to attentively watch over the child. |
The caption reads: Johann Mayr, the farmer from the Weiselhof, deals in the inn with the Jewish merchants for the sale of the child, whose godfather and guardian he is. |
The caption reads: The martyrdom of the innocent child Andreas on the Jew-stone. |
The caption reads: The body of the child Andreas lies in state on the Jew-stone. |
The caption reads: The burial of the holy martyr child in the cemetary of the church of Rinn. |
The caption reads: The first solemn procession of relics to the Jew-stone on the Feast of the Trinity in 1475. |
The caption reads: Emperor Maximilian I venerates the holy child at the location of his martyrdom and resolves to build a church. |
The caption reads: In the year 1670 the church was erected over the Jew-stone. In the
background can be seen the village of Rinn; a band of pilgrims, praying, is approaching
the church, in front of which those afflicted with suffering and in need of succor have
gathered. In the foreground is an inn that was built for the pilgrims at the same time as
the church. |
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