Epitaph 11

 

Epitaph nr 11
Epitafium nr 11

ANNO 1621 DEN

18. DECEMRIS AUF

IHREM SECHS WOCHEN

BETTE VON DIESER WELT ABGESCHIEDEN DIE ERBARE VND TVGEND[reiche]

[FRAU ANNA HERRN JOHANN HILPHARDT]

… HERRENSIVNGERN HERRS IHRES ALTERS 17 IAHR 34 WOCHEN, …. DER G. G.

In 1621, on 18th December, after

6 weeks of puerperium departed this life esteemed and virtuous

Mrs. Anna, spouse of Mr. Johann Hilphardt,

At age of 17 years and 34 weeks. May God be merciful to her.

 


 

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

Location:

Outside the southern aisle of the church, to the east from the wall of the chapel, near the boiler room entrance. Rectangular sandstone plaque, currently mounted in the church wall with cement and metal hooks. It depicts a standing woman in a dress and a bonnet on her head, the inscription circles the figure. 

Johan Hilphardt was a merchant of Jelenia Góra, he lived in the 17th century.

Edited by Ivo Łaborewicz, Translated by Agnieszka Krzysztoń