Rococo Nativity Scene of the Franciscan Nuns

Description

The "Embassadors' Nativity Scene" in Solothurn is a unique collection of charming nativity scenes from the Rococo period in Switzerland. The ambassador's nativity is a work from the San José monastery in Solothurn, created around the mid-18th century. Each figure has an incredibly realistic wax head, with individual facial features, real hair, and carefully crafted glass eyes. The wooden bodies, equipped with sophisticated joints, can move freely. The rich costumes, which give the figures their Baroque splendor, were renewed in the twenties by Emilie Gunzinger and in the fifties by Sister Clara using fabrics from historic vestments. The precious nativity scene is exhibited every year in the Jesuits' church, in the heart of Solothurn's old town. Note: This text has been translated by an automatic translation program and not by a human translator. Therefore, it may contain translation errors. Translation made with the free version of DeepL.com translator.

Highlights

• Exhibition of the "Embassadors' Nativity Scene" in the Jesuits' church
• Wax figures with realistic details and Baroque costumes
• Located in the old town of Solothurn

General Information

The Rococo Nativity Scene of the Franciscan Nuns is presented in the Jesuits' church of Solothurn. This 18th-century nativity scene stands out for its meticulous craftsmanship and is a unique example of Rococo art in Switzerland.

Location

Propsteigasse 10, 4500 Solothurn, Switzerland

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