Calvary Group

Calvary Group. Christ on the Cross. Last quarter of the 14th century. The Virgin Mary and John the Apostle. 1410s to 1430s. Former location: the Harju-Risti church
The Calvary Group was located in the Harju-Risti church, which served as a chapel of the Cistercian Monastery in Padise in the Middle Ages. The sculptures, now displayed together, were made at different times. It is possible that, in the Middle Ages, the crucifix was located in the Padise monastic church. In 1957 the sculptures, which were in poor condition, were brought to Tallinn for restoration. Since 1979, they have belonged to the collections of the Art Museum of Estonia.