Construction of calvary 1749 (≈ 1749)
Edited by Jean-Baptiste Haintz for Jean Denninger.
XVIIIe siècle
Construction period
Construction period XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
General date of cemetery and calvary.
5 mai 1937
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 5 mai 1937 (≈ 1937)
Official protection of the ordeal by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Calvary: registration by order of 5 May 1937
Key figures
Jean-Baptiste Haintz - Artisan or sculptor
Author of the calvary dated 1749.
Jean Denninger - Sponsor
He had the calvary erected in 1749.
Origin and history
Saint-Jean-Saverne Cemetery is a historic monument located in the Bas-Rhin department in the Grand Est region. It is distinguished by its calvary erected in the eighteenth century, more precisely in 1749, according to the inscriptions recorded. This ordeal, by Jean-Baptiste Haintz of Augsburg, was commissioned by Jean Denninger, a local resident. The ensemble is representative of Alsatian funerary and religious art of that time, marked by baroque influences and a strong Christian symbolism.
The cemetery calvary was listed as historic monuments by order of 5 May 1937, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This classification specifically protects this element, while the cemetery as a whole remains owned by the commune of Saint-Jean-Saverne. Located on Rue de la Forêt, this place bears witness to local history and the evolution of funeral practices in Alsace, a region marked by cultural exchanges between France and Central Europe.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight the importance of this ordeal as an example of 18th century sacred art. Although architectural details are not specified, its inscription and dating make it a point of interest for the study of the Alsatian heritage. The location, noted as "passable" in terms of precision, places the monument at 8 rue de la Forêt, in a rural setting characteristic of the Bas-Rhin.
