The butcher Herman Rahr (Rohr), who was a Toompea burgher and the elder of the Toomgild (Cathedral Guild), commissioned the group of sculptures on the theme of Calvary and donated it to the church. The sign registering Hermann Rahr’s donation was attached to the base of the Calvary on the side of the chancel arch’s crossbeam bearing the figures that faced the altar.

ANNO 1694 den 8 December Hatt der
Ehren Vesten und WollGeachten Herrn Herman
Rahr Bürger und Elster der Tumschen Gilde
diese Crucifix Gott zum Ehren und der
Königl: Tumkirchen zu Zierde Vorehret.

(In English: On 8 December ANNO 1694, the honourable and highly respected Herr Herman Rahr, burgher of Toompea and elder of the Cathedral Guild, has donated this crucifix for the honour of God and to decorate Tallinn’s Royal Cathedral).