Samenkomst van mensen in Fribourg, vermoedelijk ter herdenking van de sterfdag van Petrus Canisius in 1597 1897

"Samenkomst van mensen in Fribourg, vermoedelijk ter herdenking van de sterfdag van Petrus Canisius in 1597" (Gathering of people in Fribourg, presumably in commemoration of the death of Petrus Canisius in 1597) is a photograph by Prosper Macherel, capturing a large gathering of people in Fribourg, Switzerland in 1897. This image likely depicts a commemorative event honoring Petrus Canisius, a prominent Jesuit theologian, whose death anniversary was marked by the Fribourg community. The photograph showcases a crowd of people assembled in front of a building, with a large structure draped in fabric in the background. The scene offers a glimpse into the social and religious life of Fribourg in the late 19th century, highlighting the city's historical significance and its connections to the Catholic Church.