Byzantine Cross Wall Relief Sculpture

Monastery of Mount Athos, Greece On Good Friday, Christ died to redeem the sins of mankind on the Cross at Golgotha outside Jerusalem. This composition shows Christ on the cross on top of a hill with the Virgin Mary and St. John the Divine at the sides facing Christ. At the top of the cross there is an scene of the procession showing Christ carrying the cross on his shoulders. Below this are images of Archangels Michael and Gabriel facing each other. The crucified Christ is shown dressed in a loincloth, with head sunk down and blood flowing from his wounds. The skull inside the hill is that of Adam. This beautiful museum reproduction art is intricately carved to capture every detail of the original artwork. This fine art wall relief sculpture of the Byzantine cross is quite an exquisite piece for a classical home or office interior design. It is ideal for your ancient art and museum replica interior decor. This item is made of cultured marble and measures 15"H