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"Great is the power of memory that dwells in places." (from Cicero)

The Instruments of the Passion

Flagellation, a crown of thorns, hammer, nails, pliers, lances, vinegar-soaked sponge and ladder, dice and Jesus' garments: nothing connected with Christ's crucifixion was left out of this baroque crucifixion group from Gröden. The reason is simple: the Instruments of the Passion were considered powerful weapons in the fight against evil. The house that this devotional item originates from is not known.

Lenten cloths of St. Jakob

The only Lenten cloth in South Tyrol used to cover the altar during Lent. The story of salvation is told in 24 pictures: from Christ's suffering to the Ascension and Whitsun. The spaces are ordered into four rows, the scenes teem with figures. The cloth painted with tempera on primed canvas was in use in St. Jakob's chapel until 1950, painter unknown.

Christ of Sëurasas

The original summit cross at Sëurasas with the life-size figure of Christ comes from the young sculptors Vinzenz Peristi and Baptist Walpoth. It was fashioned out of Swiss pine in 1932 on that very spot on the mountain. The dramatic depiction of Jesus' emaciated body and anguished face is remarkable. Peristi fell during the Second World War, while Walpoth had already been killed in a hunting accident. There has been a replica in the place of the original since 1959.

Crist de Val

The life-size figure of Christ – probably dating to the early 17th century,  perhaps once part of a roadside shrine – was recovered from the Silvesterscharte on Stevia after being severely damaged during a storm. It was stored in a barn for many years before being discovered by the sculptor Albino Pitscheider, who replaced some missing parts. Unusual features include the construction in larch wood, the unusually long body proportions and the touchingly peaceful facial expression.