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Decorative Religious Crosses

Unique antique crosses from different periods, adorned with intricate designs and historical significance, showcasing craftsmanship across cultures.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Castelvecchio Subequo S. Francesco, Museum4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Reliquaries, processional cross (15th century) statues- including a silver Madonna and Child with Angels, sculpture-including wooden statue of Christ, and frescoes Roman sculpture fragments, bronze sculpture, bronze plate, iron sword, roman coins German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

CRUZ DE LAS COFRADIAS S XIV.1,60 X 0,82 M. Location: CATEDRAL-MUSEO DIOCESANO. GERONA. SPAIN.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Castelvecchio Subequo S. Francesco, Museum4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Reliquaries, processional cross (15th century) statues- including a silver Madonna and Child with Angels, sculpture-including wooden statue of Christ, and frescoes Roman sculpture fragments, bronze sculpture, bronze plate, iron sword, roman coins German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Cruz Procesional, siglo XV, Nº Inv. 190. Museo Episcopal de Vic.

PEQUENA CRUZ PROCESIONAL MADERA POLICROMADA S XVI GOTICA. Location: CATEDRAL DE SANTA MARIA. ASTORGA. LEON. SPAIN.

'Processional Cross'. Russia, Second half of 19th century. Dimensions: 86x70,5 cm., handle lenght 101 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Anonymous Artist, second half of the 19th century.

Cruz Procesional, 1415, Iglesia parroquial de El Pobo.

Cruz relicario del fuste de la Vera Cruz, siglo XV. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Cruz Procesional, siglo XIV, Nº 678. Museu de Lleida Diocesà i Comarcal.

Cross

Small Cross - Christ Crucified (Single Armed) unknown

Reliquary cross and chain early 17th century Spanish The cult of relics was an integral part of Catholic devotion from early in the Christian era. Relics of the Passion of Christ (the events leading up to the Crucifixion), as well as those associated with numerous saints and martyrs, were prized by churches and pious individuals throughout western Europe and Byzantium. Believers in the miraculous power of relics promoted a sumptuous form of artwork by commissioning resplendent cases to surround the often miniscule fragments. Sometimes the framework would echo the source of the relic (an arm, a foot, a head). In other instances, relics were preserved in containers of more traditional form. Jewels containing relics served as gestures of piety as well as displays of personal wealth. Such devotional ornaments became especially popular in early-seventeenth-century Spain, where sumptuary laws restricted most nonreligious personal adornment. Many of the most elaborate works produced by goldsm

CRUZ RELICARIO S XII. Author: ESCUELA ROMANICA-CASTELLANA (S XII). Location: ABADIA DE SAN PABLO. Lavanttal. AUSTRIA.

MUSEO CRUZ PROCESIONAL. Location: CATEDRAL DE SANTA MARIA. ASTORGA. LEON. SPAIN.

Cruz Procesional, 1415, Iglesia parroquial de Valdeconejos.

Pendant in the Form of a Cross. Culture: European. Dimensions: Height: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm). Date: probably late 16th century.While precise identification of this cross is difficult, the maker must have been familiar with more sophisticated goldsmiths' work made in the second half of the sixteenth century. The schematic form of the crucified Christ, the inexpert use if basse-taille enameling techniques, resulting in the loss of most of the enamel that once covered the front of the cross; and the rather awkward chasing of some of the symbols of the Passion, overlaid with translucent enamels on the back, indicate that the cross was nor made in one of the major centers of European goldsmithing. The sides are inscribed ·ECCE·/·VT·/IMI/TERIS· and VT CONREGNES/COMPATERE Behold. Suffer with Him in order that you may imitate Him and reign with Him (in Heaven). The cross is now a great deal more somber than its maker intended it to be, for, in addition to the loss of the dark blue enamel that

Portable, Double Sided Cross (verso). Date/Period: 1335 - 1340. Tempera on Panel. Height: 58.90 mm (2.31 in); Width: 33 mm (1.29 in). Author: Bernardo Daddi.

Romanesque art. Processional Cross. Copper with gilt remains and epigraphy. Limoges. 13th century. Back. Agnus and Tetramorph. Treasure of the Seu de Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

Crucifix -

CRUZ PROCESIONAL CON ESMALTES-S XIV-ANVERSO. Author: PERE BERNES (S. XIV). Location: COLEGIATA. Jativa. Valencia. SPAIN.

CRUCIFIJO EN CRISTAL DE ROCA S XVI. Location: CONVENTO DE LAS CLARISAS / MUSEO DE ARTE SACRO. MONFORTE DE LEMOS. LUGO. SPANIEN.

Crucifix -

Processional Cross. Culture: Spanish. Dimensions: 23 1/4 in. × 19 in. × 3 7/16 in. (59.1 × 48.3 × 8.7 cm). Date: ca. 1150-75.This cross conveys the luxury found within churches that dotted the Christian kingdoms of northern Spain during the Middle Ages. It comes from a twelfth-century church fifty miles east of Oviedo, once the capital of the kingdom of Asturias. The cross shows a crowned, crucified Jesus flanked on the cross' arms by the Virgin Mary and Saint John. An angel appears at the top, as Adam rises from his grave at the bottom. A rock crystal above Jesus' head covers a cavity that still holds an unidentified relic. Gilded filigree bars attached to each of the arms of the cross served as settings for an array of gems, including antique intaglios. Only two remain--one showing an ancient figure of Victory, and the other a male nude with a fish and spear--both prized embellishments suitable for a sumptuous object. A Latin inscription on the reverse reads: "In honor of the Holy S

Chasuble pillar. unknown, author

Cross of the Santa Maria de Cervera. Museum: Santa Maria de Cervera. Author: BERNAT LLOPART.

Crucifix -

CRUZ PATRIARCAL DE CRISTAL - PLATA DORADA Y CINCELADA (1527-1530) SIGLO XVI - RESTAURADA EN EL SIGLO XVII. Author: DIEGO DE VOZMEDIANO (SIGLO XVI) PLATERO Y JUAN BAUTISTA VENECIANO (SIGLO XVI) PLATERO. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Sulmona Museo Civico9. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Museo Civico Treasures: these objects (Tesoro del Pio Istituto della SS. Annunziata and Tesoro della Cattedrale) are now housed in the security vault of a bank, not in the Museo Civico, as noted in Hutzel's photo campaign notes of August 1984. Views of the treasures include: a silver processional cross (14th century); gold, silver and enamel chalice (13th century), gold and silver crosier with sculpted figures depicting the Annunciation (13th century), a silver and gold reliquary with glass (13th century), a silver diadem (13th century), and a box-like silver and gold reliquary (15th century). German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as wel

Mexican Tree Cross, circa 1800,

Small Cross - Christ Crucified (Single Armed) unknown

Silversmith's art, 16th century. Silver processional cross depicting the Crucifixion and the Evangelists, circa 1530. From Rhodes.

Cruz Procesional, siglo XV. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Silversmith's art, Italy, 15th century. Nicola Gallucci da Guardiagrele (1385-1462), processional cross of Saint Maximus, 1434, in silver, enamel and copper. Height 90 cm. Back side.

The pretext of the chasuble; 16th century (1501-00-00-1600-00-00);

Lazio Rieti Rieti Museo del Tesoro del Duomo6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Photos are all of metalwork: crucifixes, chalices and monstrances in most part. Negatives without prints also show some statuary. Owner: Cathedral Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: December 27, 1982. His notes indicate that this is the "Museum of the Processional Cross," however TCI indicates that it is the Museo del Tesoro del Duomo. It is also possible that negatives without prints may belong to the Museo Civico in Rieti. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site c

Vera Van Voris, Carved Wooden Crucifix, c 1939 Carved Wooden Crucifix

CRUZ PARROQUIAL DE LACAR-ANVERSO. Location: CATEDRAL-MUSEO DIOCESANO. Pamplona. NAVARRA. SPAIN.

Cross (one handed) unknown

Cross of the church orval, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

Margery Parish, Straw Inlay Cross, c 1937 Straw Inlay Cross

Copper crucifix, thirteenth century, Valladolid Museum , Castile and Leon, Spain.

Crucifix unknown

Crucifix, 16th-17th century, 11 1/16 × 4 × 3/4 in. (28.1 × 10.16 × 1.91 cm), Brass, Democratic Republic of Congo, 16th-17th century, The Kingdom of Kongo, in central Africa, officially became Christian in the late 1400s, after the baptism of its king. This opened the door to Catholic missionaries, and the Christian ideas and icons that began circulating through the kingdom soon found their way into Kongo art and religious thought. The crucifix was the foremost of these icons, a potent symbol of the new faith that happened to mirror the indigenous 'cosmogram,' a cross-like symbol conveying the Kongo concept of a two-way passage between the world of the living and the world of the dead.

UK, England, London, British Museum, Altar or reliquary cross, 1170 from Meuse Valley, France

3d cross 3d cross fantastic design from different angles Copyright: xZoonar.com/VictorxGladkiyx 6799873

Wooden cross with the name of Jesus.

Cruz Procesional de Xert, siglo XIV. Iglesia parroquial de Xert.

Prozessionskreuz, Kirche Allerheiligen in Blato, Insel Korcula, Kroatien Processional cross, Church of All Saints in Blato, Korcula island, Croatia Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 22575037

TESORO DEL DUOMO-CRUZ VOTIVA DE AGILULFO EN ORO-S VI-ARTE PRERROMANICO-PERIODO LONGOBARDO. Location: MUSEO SERPEZO. Monza. ITALIA.

Medieval Style Jesus Christ on Cross Sculpture Isolated Photo Gothic style wooden sculpture of jesus christ isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/DanielxFerreira-LeitesxCiccarinox 12520918

Cross: Saint Anthony of Padua Pendant figure, 16th-18th century; cross, 19th century Kongo peoples; Kongo Kingdom This cross has been assembled from distinct components. The cross itself is composed of two pieces of wood with the horizontal element fitted into a notch in the vertical one so that both sections lie flush. In addition, niches have been carved into the surface of the wood for the inclusion of metalwork embellishments. The cross culminates in a rounded knob and a small band of cross-hatch patterning is carved at the center of the horizontal beam. The figure of a standing male, positioned in the niche at center, was originally a pendant that features a metal loop incorporated on the figures back. The loop has been employed to attach the figure to the wooden frame (see 1999.295.1 for a detached pendant). The figure wears the tonsure and triple-knotted belt of the Franciscan order and in his proper right hand he holds a cross. At his proper left side he supports a standing fi

Christianity symbol. Old vintage wooden cross in St Mary Parish Church Bibury, England

Crucifix, Jesus cross, cross, freestanding, object

People's Ruthenian Cross (three story) unknown

Zolotoi krest, sdelannyi pri tsare Ioanne Vasil'eviche IV v 1560 godu. Khran. V Arkhangel'skom sobore v Moskve. Khromolitografiia F. Dregera., Additional, Golden cross, made under Tsar Ioann Vasil'evich IV in 1560. Kept in Arkhangel'skii Cathedral in Moscow. Chromolithography by F. Dreher., 1849 - 1853, Moskva, Publisher, Tip. A. Semena, Art, Russian, Chromolithographs

CRUCIFIJO RELICARIO DE URGELL 1147. Location: MUSEU NACIONAL D'ART CATALUNYA. Barcelona. SPAIN. JESUS. VIRGIN MARY. SAN JUAN EVANGELISTA Y APOSTOL.

Carl Keksi, Cross, c 1937 Cross

Bliżej Kultury unknown

Part of copper processional cross with engraved Christ, gilt copper, process cross cross soil find copper gold leaf iron lead metal, cast engraved gilt Part of copper and brass processional cross in late gothic style (circa 1450). In the middle an engraved Christuskop Possibly destroyed during the iconoclastic Text on board riveted on the cross: INRI badly readable archeology Rotterdam City Triangle Hague Ferry Doele Goals iconoclastic devotion religion procession gothic Soil discovery: Haagseveer Rotterdam on the site of the former Doele and found in digging for the extension of the police station.

Wooden cross

Cross And Palm Sunday Boxwood Montrouge. France.

Rosary on a bible. Paris. France.

Gipfelkreuz auf dem Himmeldunkberg in der schneebedeckten Rhön *** Summit Cross at the Himmeldunkberg in the snow-covered Rhön 1133400692

Enkolpion; Unknown Ruthenian workshop; 12th century (1101-00-00-1200-00-00);Chynowski, Józef (Ca 1833-1915) - collection, John the Evangelist (Saint), John theologian (Saint), Jesus Christ, Maria (Mother of Jesus Christ), Our Lady .), Mikołaj z Miry Licyjskiej (św. - ca 270- ca 345), Paweł z Tarsu (św. - -ca 66), Piotr Apostoł (św. - - ca 64), Ukrzyżowanie (ikonogr.), enkolpia , inscriptions, crosses, maforion (iconogr.), Saints

Anonymous Catalan, Majesty of Christ on the cross, Carved and polychrome wood, Late 12th century

Krzy Yk decorated with evangelical scenes; Unknown Greek woodcarver (Fl. 1300-1399); XIV century () (1301-00-00-1400-00-00);

Altar in the corner of a living room, Museum House, Loisium World of Wine, Langenlois, Kamptal, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Rhinestone cross on a chain

True Cross, Girona, 14th century. Author: PERE BERNES.

Crucifix 17th-19th century Philippines. Crucifix 40585

Rosary

pectoral cross, gold plate with honeycombed enamel, 17th century, Huesca Diocesan Museum, Aragon community, Spain.

Processional Cross. Culture: Spanish. Dimensions: Overall: 36 11/16 x 16 x 4 1/8 in. (93.2 x 40.6 x 10.5 cm). Date: ca. 1450.Intended for processional use rather than for stationary placement upon an altar, this cross is of a type developed in northern Spain that would have originally contained translucent enamel plaques, like those exhibited nearby. The central medallion on the front shows Christ in Majesty, with the mourning Virgin on the left terminal and Adam rising from the tomb at the base, while at the top is an image alluding to the self-sacrifice of the devout pelican in order to save her young. On the back the four Evangelist symbols surround a medallion featuring the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lazio Rieti Rieti Museo del Tesoro del Duomo2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Photos are all of metalwork: crucifixes, chalices and monstrances in most part. Negatives without prints also show some statuary. Owner: Cathedral Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: December 27, 1982. His notes indicate that this is the "Museum of the Processional Cross," however TCI indicates that it is the Museo del Tesoro del Duomo. It is also possible that negatives without prints may belong to the Museo Civico in Rieti. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site c

ROSARIO DE CUENTAS DE NACAR.

Cross behind the altar, in the Church of Saint John Chrysostom, from the time of the first Romanovs, Russia, ca. 1911

panteon funerario, cementerio, Gouveia,Serra Da Estrela, Beira Alta, Portugal, europa.

Cross thorough; Unknown Ethiopian workshop (1400-1970); 16th-20th century (1501-00-00-1900-00-00);Chojnacki, Stanisław (1915-2010) - gift, gift (provenance), Ethiopian crosses, hand crosses

Incisa cross, VII century, Museum of the Councils and the Visigoth Culture, Church of San Roman, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe

Rosary on bible, cross, crucifix, rosary chain

Christ on the Cross and Maria to the Foot of the Cross. On the back the cross has a drawer.

Commemorative cross

orfebreria tradicional de Eivissa, Museo de Etnografía de Eivissa, Can Ros - Puig de Missa, Santa Eulària des RiuIbiza, balearic islands, Spain.

The Folded Cross., from the Staffordshire Hoard. The Staffordshire Hoard is a collection of Anglo-Saxon. Discovered in a field near the village of Hammerwich, near Lichfield, in Staffordshire, England, in 2009. it consists of over 3, 500 items, dated to the 7th or 8th centuries, placing the origin of the items in the time of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. Before it was put in the hoard, the cross was intentionally dismantled. The mounts fixed to it were prised off and all but two of the garn

in saint george church of jordan the doorway and a cross like background concept

abstract cross in italy europe and the sky background

Egyptian faience ankh with the cartouche of Malenaqen, Napatan Period, about 555-542 BC. inscription on the shaft refers to the celebration of the New Year. The ankh was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic sign for ëlifeí.

Traditional dark beaded rosary nestled on scattered autumn leaves, crucifix prominently displayed, representing devotion and hope in the heart of fall.

Ibiza Traditional Goldwork Ibiza Traditional Goldwork, Ethnographic Museum of Eivissa, Can Ros - Puig de Missa, Santa Eulària des RiuIbiza, Balearic islands, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 23005155

Old rusty crucifix affixed to old stone wall Ornate metal crucifix with statues of Mary and saints on old stone wall with plants growing into the shape Copyright: xZoonar.com/StevexHeapx 10880378

Crucifix Italian, Florence early 17th century

Crucifix and rosary, cross, rosary chain, Jesus cross

Christ Crucified unknown

Paschal candle in a catholic church. Veyrier du Lac. France.

USA, Arizona, Sedona. Selection of religious crosses for sale

Metallic cross metallic cross

Hungarian cross budapest hungary buda museum replica over black

Golden decorated cross golden cross

Double cross, Christian symbol, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

goldenes verziertes Kreuz goldenes verziertes Kreuz Copyright: xZoonar.com/Dr.xNorbertxLangex 14144455

Metal cross against a wall Ornamental metal cross with fine design detail placed against a wall. Copyright: xZoonar.com/JacquesxJacobsx 9637587

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