Epitaph 13

 

Epitaph 13
Epitafium nr 13

Aõ: 1608 DEN 9 MAY IST IN 

GOTT SELIG ENTSCHLAFFEN  

CATHARINA M PANCRATTISISSE 

BACHS GELIBTES TOCHTLERLEIN 

In 1608 on 9th May

In God fell asleep

Catharina – beloved daughter of

M. Pancrace Bach

Text of the inscription is carved in majuscule with concave letters.

Location:

Southern side of the church presbytery, to the east from the side entrance. Rectangular sandstone plaque, currently mounted in the church wall with cement. It depicts a standing child in a dress, with hands joined in prayer; the inscription circles the figure.

Magister Pancrace Bach was a burgher of Jelenia Góra living on the turn of 16th and 17th centuries.

Edited by Ivo Łaborewicz, Translated by Agnieszka Krzysztoń