Müller (op.cit.) illustrates a polychrome wood relief of the Pentecost, in which the sensitive, realistic facial expressions of the disciples closely mirror the expression of the present Christ on the donkey. Also similar are the full and somewhat angular folds of Christ's cloak across his lap and the donkey's back. Müller describes the relief in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum as Munich, circa 1490-1500.
On Palm Sunday, the Palmesel, representing Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, was the central part of a procession. It was drawn, often by representatives of guilds, from its church, around the edifice or to celebrate Mass in another church. Palmesals were very popular in South Western Germany, Austria, Tyrol, Switzerland and Alsace from the 14th to the 16th Century. The Reformation brought an end to these elaborate ceremonies, and the use of palmesels was declared idolatrous. Very few survived the vicissitudes of the following centuries, those which did are now mainly to be found in museums. The present example is remarkable also for the survival of its original platform and wheels.