Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Location in the cemetery
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Location in the cemetery
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
upper coat of arms cartouche
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
upper coat of arms cartouche "pensive" man with knotted turban as a crest, to his right the cross of Jerusalem
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
"pensive" man with knotted turban as a crest, to his right the cross of Jerusalem Coat of arms with crown
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Coat of arms shield with crown upper coat of arms cartouche, oblique view
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
upper coat of arms cartouche, oblique view upper heraldic cartouche, detail with Jerusalem cross, lion mask of the upper left side of the cartouche
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
"pensive" man with knotted turban, placing two fingers on his lips ("the Silent One"), as a crest, from him on the right the cross of Jerusalem
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
"pensive" man with knotted turban, placing two fingers on his lips ("the silent one"), as a crest, from him on the right the cross of Jerusalem Upper cartouche, oblique view, detail
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Upper cartouche, oblique view, detail Helmet and helmet cover
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Helmet and helmet cover Coat of arms with crown
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Mask below the coat of arms cartouche
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Mask below the coat of arms cartouche
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
inscription panel
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
inscription
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
inscription
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
inscription panel on the left side
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
Epitaph of Salomon Schweigger
1622
Winged angel´s head below the inscription
Inscription:
IN THE YEAR AFTER CHRIST'S BIRTH MDCXXII THE XXI DAY OF JUNEII IS
IN CHRISTO BLESSEDLY DECEASED SALOMON SCHWEIGGER OF SULTZ
IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF WÜRTHENBERG BECAUSE AND PREACHER TO OUR
WOMEN IN THE XVII YEAR WHO IN HIS YOUTH ANNO MDLXXVII
LET HIMSELF BE USED AS A PREACHER AT THE IMPERIAL
MAY: SENT TO CONSTANTINOPLE. HE THEN MADE A
JOURNEY TO EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. JERUSALEM. SYRIA.
DAMASCO AND ITALY AFTER IV. YEARS IN HIS FATHERLAND
WAS FULL OF LIFE. HE HAS COME HERE TO REST AND HAS
AND ORDERED THIS FUNERAL FOR HIMSELF, HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Location: Nuremberg, Rochus cemetery, grave number 1341
Depicted: Schweigger, Salomon
photo 2023, Theo Noll
