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Calvaire

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
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Union artistique de Vaucouleurs
1901

Description

Calvary with the crucifix, Mary Sacred Heart (la Vierge du Sacré-Coeur), St. John the Baptist and St. Mary Magdalena.

Signature

All statues are signed:

Union artistique
de Vaucouleurs

Sources & Information

Praye : inauguration et bénédiction du calvaire, au pied de la montagne de Sion, en 1901. La semaine religieuse du diocèse de Nancy et de Toul, 1901, n°21, p. 456-459. (not seen, only reference to this title)

Locatie (N 48°25'51" - E 6°5'53") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frlo062; Photograph: 13 June 2011
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