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Passage des Poillus 1
(Chapelle Sainte-Croix)

Calvaire

Calvary

Calvary or Golgotha was the site at which the crucifixion of Jesus occurred. In sculpture, a calvary is acrucifix with two or more adjoining statues
(Wikipedia)

16th century sculptor
16th century

Description

The entrance to the Chapelle Sainte-Croix is a Calvary with two large statues of the Virgin and Saint John framing the door, and a large wooden cross over the door. These statues are several move and generally attributed to the local sculptor Christophe Melling (1716-1778). However, they are from the 16th century, only the wooden cross dates from 17th century.

Saint-Avold - Calvaire

Artist

Unknown 16th century sculptor.

Sources & Information

Petit Patrimoine, search form ("La chapelle Sainte-Croix")

Location (N 49°6'19" - E 6°42'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frlo210; Photograph: 28 May 2019
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