1741 - The Calvary - Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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N 48° 58.535 E 014° 28.343
33U E 461390 N 5424875
A chronogram on the pedestal of the Calvary statuary
Waymark Code: WM16BZX
Location: Jihočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/26/2022
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A calvary is a type of monumental public crucifix, sometimes encased in an open shrine, most commonly found across northern France from Brittany east, through Belgium and Portugal and Galicia (North West of Spain), where they are called "cruzeiro", "cruceiro" or "crucero". They are equally familiar as wayside structures provided with minimal sheltering roofs in Italy and Spain. The Breton calvaire is distinguished from a simple crucifix cross by the inclusion of three-dimensional figures surrounding the Crucifixion itself, typically representing Mary and the apostles of Jesus, though later saints and symbolic figures may also be depicted.
The chronogram is located on the sandstone pedestal. The Roman numerals of chronogram are larger than the other letters and are not color-coded from the rest of the text.
The year 1741 from the chronogram referring to erection of the statuary.
The chronogram:
jesV nazareno regI IVDeorVM pro nobIs CrVCIfIXo posVIt theresia Aichlerin
Type of numerals used: Roman
Text of the original chronogram: jesV nazareno regI IVDeorVM pro nobIs CrVCIfIXo posVIt
Pure chronogram?: no
Natural chronogram?: no
Website explaining the chronogram: [Web Link]
English translation of the chronogram: Not listed
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