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(Propsteikirche St. Vitus)

Pieta

The Pietà (Italian for pity) is a subject in Christian art depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus
(Wikipedia)

18th century sculptor
1715

Description

Einzig erhaltener Reliefstein einer Kreuzwegstation aus dem 18. Jahrhundert. Der Stein zeigt zwei Reliefs: auf der einen Seite Nr. 15 Jesus wird ins Grab gelegt, eigentlich eine Pietà (Consolatrix Afflictorum, Trösterin der Betrübten), und auf der anderen Seite Nr. 5, Simon von Cyrene hilft Jesus, das Kreuz zu tragen.

Only surviving relief stone of an 18th-century Stations of the Cross. The stone shows two reliefs: on one side No 15 Jesus is laid in the tomb, actually a pieta (consolatrix afflictorum, Our Lady of Consolation), and on the other side No 5, Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross.

Sculptor

Unknown 18th century sculptor

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Propsteikirche (Meppen).

Locatie (N 52°41'20" - E 7°17'30") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens673; Photograph: 30 May 2025
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