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Processional cross "Lledània"

XVI century

Catedral de Mallorca

Catedral de Mallorca
Palma, Spain

The “Lledània” is a type of processional cross used in the Corpus Christi procession. It is supported by a wooden structure and displays three concentric circles adorned with arches and crosses made of metal rods, which are covered with exuberant floral decoration. It is decorated with more than 1,200 small colored wax flowers. Formerly, it was decorated with fresh flowers, but over time these have been replaced with wax ones. The center of the piece is formed by a cast metal crucifix. The largest circumference has nine golden banners.

It is carried on a platform by four people, called “ledaniers,” due to its weight, about 65 kg, to which must be added the wind load generated by its two-meter diameter.

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  • Title: Processional cross "Lledània"
  • Date: XVI century
  • Location: Mallorca, Spain
  • Type: Processional cross
  • Medium: Wood, brass and wax flowers
Catedral de Mallorca

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