Crucifixion, (sculpture).

Crucifixion, (sculpture).

Daprato Statuary Company, fabricator.

Divine Word Brothers, contractor.

Crucifixion, (sculpture).

Sculpture: orbronze; Base: sandstone (?).

Sculpture: approx. 12 ft. x 74 in. x 22 in.; Base: approx. 64 x 118 x 118 in.

(On back of cross:) ORBRONZE/CHICAGO-NEW YORK/DAPRATO STATUARY CO. unsigned Founder's mark appears.

Full-length figure of Christ crucified on the cross. On the proper right side of the cross is a full-length figure of Mary. She wears long robes and head veil and has her hands clasped in front of her chest. Her gaze is directed down. On the proper left side of the cross is the full-length figure of St. John. He has long hair and wears long robes. His hands are clasped and his gaze is directed up at the cross. The orbronze sculpture stands atop a mortared stone base.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- Saint -- St. John

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Schererville

Administered by St. Michael the Archangel, 1 Wilhelm Street, Schererville, Indiana 46375

Located St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Schererville, Indiana

Work on the sculpture was directed by Fridolin and Paul, the Divine Word Brothers of Thechny, Illinois.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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