St. John Romanic for crucifixion group
€68.32
Romanesque St. John for Crucifixion portrays St. John the Apostle standing beneath the Cross, beside the crucified Christ and the Virgin Mary. As the beloved disciple and the only Apostle who remained faithful at Calvary, he symbolizes devotion, loyalty and unwavering faith. This sculpture, crafted from maple or oak wood by artisans of the Val Gardena - Dolomites, follows the traditions of Romanesque sacred art and is the ideal complement for Crucifixion groups.
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Romanesque St. John for Crucifixion
St. John, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus, is traditionally depicted standing beneath the Cross during the Crucifixion. While many disciples fled in fear, John remained beside Christ until the very end, becoming a symbol of faithfulness and steadfast love.
According to the Gospel, it was beneath the Cross that Jesus entrusted the Virgin Mary to John, saying: “Behold your mother.” This event makes St. John a symbol of the bond between Christ, Mary and the Church.
The figure of St. John in the Crucifixion scene invites believers to contemplate Christ’s sacrifice and the importance of remaining faithful even in times of suffering and uncertainty.
This sculpture is inspired by the Romanesque style, characterized by harmonious forms, symbolic simplicity and spiritual depth. Its timeless appearance recalls the sacred sculptures of medieval churches and monasteries.
The piece is crafted from maple or oak wood by artisans of the Val Gardena - Dolomites, preserving a centuries-old tradition of sacred woodcarving.
Placed beside a crucifix and the figure of the Virgin Mary, Romanesque St. John completes the traditional Crucifixion composition and gives the ensemble profound spiritual significance.
Iconography: St. John the Evangelist standing beneath the Cross.
Feast Day: December 27.
Patron: theologians, writers, publishers and artists.
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Romanesque St. John for Crucifixion portrays St. John the Apostle standing beneath the Cross, beside the crucified Christ and the Virgin Mary. As the beloved disciple and the only Apostle who remained faithful at Calvary, he symbolizes devotion, loyalty and unwavering faith. This sculpture, crafted from maple or oak wood by artisans of the Val Gardena - Dolomites, follows the traditions of Romanesque sacred art and is the ideal complement for Crucifixion groups.