(Crucifixion) - Elmira, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 42° 04.316 W 076° 49.034
18T E 349668 N 4659360
This crucifixion scene is in the center of a circle of graves with crosses. Many of those in the circle are graves of priests.
Waymark Code: WMRDN9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
Views: 2

"A crucifixion scene depicting Christ on a cross wearing a loincloth and a crown upon his head. Standing figure of the Virgin Mary is on left side of the cross. She is dressed in a long robe and a veil. Her hands are crossed on her chest. On the right side of the cross is standing figure of St. John, in long robes and his hands clasped together and raised to his chest. A figure of female possibly Mary Magdalene with long hair and wearing a long dress kneels in front of the cross."
TITLE: (Crucifixion)

ARTIST(S): unknown

DATE: unknown

MEDIUM: Sculpture: metal, painted brown and concrete, painted white; Base: concrete, painted white.

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS NY000264

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Franklin St. Elmira, NY


DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
There is a memorial to soldiers on a rock in front of the statue. There is a circle of graves with crosses around the statue.


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