A crucifix is a cross with a painted or sculptured image of Christ on it. Crucifixes first appeared around the 5th century A.D. from 9th century on the aim of artist was to convey an increasingly realistic portrayal of Jesus suffering. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ was a horrifying moment in the history of man kind: A man was executed in the most loathsome and barbaric fashion. But the artist want us to consider more than the brutal realities of that day. Behind the graphic description of a dead man hanging on a cross is symbolic of the Christ that seem to be suspended between earth and heaven, floating above the ground as if weightless. Today, wooden crucifixes are popular religious gifts for young people who are discovering faith. Crucifixes are often given for sacraments including weddings, Baptism or conformation. This handsomely detailed wooden crucifix features a simple wooden cross with an polyresin sculpture of Christ. Dimension are 14 3/8 '' x 3 1/8 x 20 1/2'' high.
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