Detail from a poster advertising the Bavarian Passion Play; a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. The character shown in this detail is 'A Pharisee' played by an unknown actor. Anti-Semitism was prominent in Passion plays. Dated 1870

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Detail from a poster advertising the Bavarian Passion Play; a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. The character shown in this detail is 'A Pharisee' played by an unknown actor. Anti-Semitism was prominent in Passion plays. Dated 1870

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