(Christ Bearing Cross), (sculpture).

(Christ Bearing Cross), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Christ Bearing Cross), (sculpture).

Sculpture: marble; Base: limestone.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 3 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 4 in.

Jesus struggles under the weight of the cross as he carries it with both hands over his proper left shoulder, down his back. He is barefoot and wears a long, loose, belted robe and a crown of thorns. The sculpture is mounted upon a rectangular base, flanked by a shorter wall.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis

Administered by Washington Park Cemetery Association, 10800 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229

Located Washington Park Cemetery, 10800 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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