The wonder deeds of St James are depicted in five panels.
The first panel shows the foundation of the Virgen de Pilar church in Zaragoza.
James had been unsuccessful in his first efforts to proselytise in Spain. Then the Virgin Mary appeared to him in a dream. Mary was standing on a pillar. She encouraged him and inspired him to build a church.
By clicking on the small picture, you can see what has become of this church foundation 1500 kilometres away in Zaragoza.
The second panel shows James healing a lame man on the way to his execution.
The third panel shows the beheading of James. The judge swings the sword.
The fourth panel depicts St James as a matamoros (Moor slayer) in battle against the Moors.
The fifth panel shows the hanged man unhanged miracle.
The Link
tells the legend and shows various depictions in Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal.
From Ulm to Constance
With the bike from von Leipzig to Constance
