(Crucifixion Scene), (sculpture).

(Crucifixion Scene), (sculpture).

Alberts, Theodore, sculptor.

(Crucifixion Scene), (sculpture).

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Sculpture: limestone; Base: limestone.

Sculpture: approx. 10 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.; Base: approx. 3 ft. 9 in. x 8 ft. x 8 ft.

(Back of base, incised:) THEO. ALBERTS/LOUISVILLE, KY. signed

Crucifixion scene with Christ crucified on the cross wearing a loincloth, with three figures in robes before him. Below him to the proper right stands a female with a cowl and head covering, her hands raised in prayer to her proper right chest. In the center is a female kneeling, her face hidden in upraised, clasped hands. To the proper left is a male, standing with his hands lowered and clasped. The sculpture is mounted on a pyramidal-shaped base surrounded by plantings.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kentucky -- Lexington

Calvary Cemetery, 874 West Main Street, Priest's Circle, lane at right of front gate, Lexington, Kentucky 40508

Calvary Cemetery was established in 1874.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kentucky survey, 1994.

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