Sandstone Baroque Cross - Nová Paka (Zlámaniny), Czech Republic
Posted by: 
vraatja
N 50° 29.179 E 015° 29.527
33U E 534911 N 5592819
Sandstone Cross erected in 1777 at a road in small settlement Zlámaniny near Nová Paka.
Waymark Code: WMTJHY
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/29/2016
Views: 21
As follows from engraved sign at very lower part of the pedestal, the cross was erected here in 1777 by man named Wrabec. Latin cross depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus is located on the typical Baroque plint with relief of weeping women (Virgin Mary and St Mary Magdalene). The statue of the Crucified Jesus is about 50 centimeters high and made in typical Folk Baroque style.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
Baroque sandstone cross depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus
Describe the location:
at road in small settlement Zlámaniny near Nová Paka
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1777
Is this cross commemorative ?: No
|
Visit Instructions:
Post at least one photograph of this cross.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|