(Crucifixion Plaque), (sculpture).

(Crucifixion Plaque), (sculpture).

Parent, Louis, sculptor.

(Crucifixion Plaque), (sculpture).

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Approx. 24 x 24 x 3 in.

(Bottom of plaque, in relief:) il est (cross symbol) crucifie unsigned

A square relief plaque with a crucifixion scene. Dominant in the foreground is Christ's heroic-sized proper right hand on the cross with a spike driven through the wrist. At the top of the plaque is Christ's head turned in proper left profile, looking downward. The plaque is mounted on a brick wall.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Notre Dame

Architectural component

Administered by Congregation of the Holy Cross, Indiana Province, Provincial House, 1304 Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46617

Located Moreau Seminary, Moreau Hall, east wall facing courtyard, Notre Dame, Indiana

Title supplied by Inventory cataloger.

The inscription is in French, translated as "He is crucified."

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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