Crucifixion, (sculpture).

Crucifixion, (sculpture).

Daprato Statuary Company, founder.

Crucifixion, (sculpture).

Probably pre-World War II.

Sculpture: probably orbronze, with patina; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 13 ft. x 81 in. x 30 in.; Base: approx. 55 x 102 x 42 in.

(Bell-shaped founder's mark on front of cross of sculpture, below feet) (Above Christ on cross of sculpture:) INRI unsigned Founder's mark appears.

A crucifixion scene with Christ on the cross, wearing a loincloth. At the foot of the cross to the proper right is a robed standing figure of the Virgin Mary wearing sandals, her hands clasped before her. In the center, Mary Magdalen kneels, barefoot and bare-headed, with an urn in front of her. To the proper left is a robed, long-haired male figure, probably St. John, standing barefoot, with his hands clasped before him. The sculpture is mounted on top of multitiered base.

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 -- New Albany

Administered by St. Mary's Catholic Church, 415 East 8th Street, New Albany, Indiana 47150

Located Catholic Cemetery of New Albany, 415 East 8th Street, New Albany, Indiana 47150

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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