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Kalvarienberg

Calvary

Calvary or Golgotha was the site, outside of ancient Jerusalems early first century walls, at which the crucifixion of Jesus occurred. In religius sculpture, a calvary is a type of monumental public crucifix with two or more adjoining statues
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1871

Description

Crucifix and two statues of Mary and St. John.

Elten - Kalvarienberg

Inscription(s)

Zur Erinnerung
an das 50-jährige Priester-
und 25-jährige Papstjubiläum
Pius IX
im Jahre 1869 und 1871
ihm in Liebe gewidmet
von der Gemeinde
Elten

In commemorateion of
the 50-year priest
and 25-year papal jubilee
of Pius IX
in 1869 and 1871
dedicated to him with love
from the community
Elten

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Locatie (N 51°52'18" - E 6°9'31") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1066; Photograph: 2 August 2022
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