#49 • Antique German Travel Altar Depicting the Crucifixion of Christ

Part of June 2023 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Category: Antiques

A folding triptych travel altar of German origins circa the late 18th or early 19th century, the center with hand painted image of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the left and right slides with writing. Measures approximately 16" x 14" when open. These writings have been translated loosely to read the following.  My Crucified, I confess I, as a true son of God, adore and thank you for the fury that you have suffered for me. My dear redeemer, I used to be cruel, but now it pains me above everything, and I want nothing more than to love you.  You promised to listen to many who ask not; upon the merits of suffering. I freely beg your holy love. I pull my whole heart out so that from today on I will love you from all angles and love no one but you, and so on! I will love you and one day will visit in eternal pastures.