Copper alloy altar cross, two crucifixes, Christian cross
Irish Museums, National Museum of Ireland, DublinTwo crucifixes
Copper alloy altar cross
c1470 Clonaheen, Co. Offaly
1957:101
Copper alloy crucifix figure
c1470
P1273
Copper alloy altar cross
c 1450
1885:129
Copper alloy crucifix figure
c1480-1490 Near Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
1876:110
The depiction of the Crucified Christ changed in the course of the later Middle Ages. Romanesque crucifix figures show the living, crowned Christ triumphant while later Gothic examples emphasise His suffering and death.
Supplementary images:
Two crucifixes
Taken on Sunday 04th of October 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:
1450
Source: Dublin, Ireland
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