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Crucifixtion

Unknown, Russia1800/1880

Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes

Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
Santiago de Chile, Chile

The uneven and abraded contours of the figures of this cross and the presence of a hanging bracket reveal its function, for individual prayer and personal carrying. The iconography represents the crucified Christ and God the Father blesses and holds the globe. The dove of the Holy Spirit appears between the angels. To the sides of the body of Christ, some instruments of His passion, while at His feet Adam's skull symbolizing the triumph of the Messiah on the original sin.

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  • Title: Crucifixtion
  • Creator: Unknown, Russia
  • Creator Lifespan: 1750/1880
  • Date: 1800/1880
  • Physical Dimensions: w10 x h15 x d0.6 cm (Complete)
  • Provenance: Donation
  • Type: Religious object
  • Rights: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
  • External Link: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
  • Medium: Bronze, enamel
  • Technique: Casting, molding, engraving
  • Exhibition: Santiago de Chile
Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes

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