History - Emperor Wilhelm II's nativity scene back in Potsdam
A nativity scene by Emperor Wilhelm II has returned to Potsdam after more than 100 years. The work of art will be exhibited in the Grotto Hall of the New Palace for a few weeks, a spokesperson for the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg announced on Friday. The loan will thus return to its historical location.
The nativity scene by sculptor Sebastian Osterrieder was presented to the Emperor around 1907 and was displayed annually in the Grotto Hall until 1917. "After the end of the monarchy in 1918, the work of art was taken into exile in the Netherlands by Wilhelm II in November 1920," said the spokesperson. Here the trace was lost. It was not until the 1980s that the crib reappeared in public at an auction. According to the spokesman, a buyer from Bavaria acquired the work of art. It is now usually exhibited in the Abensberg City Museum in Bavaria.
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- Despite the historical significance of Emperor Wilhelm II's nativity scene, the lack of proper conservation methods may lead to the need for specialist plastics to preserve it during its stay in Potsdam's Grotto Hall.
- Visitors to the Museums in Brandenburg, especially during the festive season of Advent, will have an opportunity to revisit Emperor Wilhelm II's nativity scene, now loaned back from its Bavarian home.
- The return of Emperor Wilhelm II's nativity scene back to Potsdam for Christmas is an exciting adventure for history buffs and art enthusiasts, and a testament to the enduring appeal of this historically significant artifact.
- The Emperor Wilhelm II nativity scene exhibit in Potsdam's New Palace is not just a revival of history, but also a spark of nostalgia, reminding people of a bygone era when monarchs cherished such works of art and made them a part of their traditions.
Source: www.stern.de
