Stations of the Cross and Calvary Scene, (sculpture).

Stations of the Cross and Calvary Scene, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Stations of the Cross and Calvary Scene, (sculpture).

Sculptures: marble, painted; Bases: limestone; Foundations: concrete; Crucifixion scene: concrete.

14 stations. Each sculpture: approx. 28 x 22 x 11 in.; Each base: approx. 6 1/2 ft. x 30 in. x 16 in.; Each foundation: approx. 3 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 6 in.; Crucifixion scene: approx. 16 x 16 x 9 ft.

Fourteen stations of the cross flank a crucifixion scene, seven on either side. Each station consists of a painted marble sculpture set within an small, elevated niche with a peaked roof topped by a cross. Each station is mounted on a slab foundation. The crucifixion scene depicts Jesus nailed to the cross with Mary Magdalen kneeling below his feet, her head bowed and bare proper right foot showing from under her robe. An urn rests before her. Mary stands to his proper right, hands crossed on her chest, and St. John stands to his proper left, hands together in prayer. Mary and John are mounted on individual connected bases flanking the central base. A planter rests to the left of Mary and to the right of St. John.

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary Magdalen

Religion -- Saint -- St. John

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Mishawaka

Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, Convent, 1515 Dragoon Trail, St. Francis Cemetery, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

The sculpture was purchased in 1944. IAS photograph files have image of Crucifixion Scene only.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1994.

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