I just got back from a trip to Italy and France where I saw incredible works of religious art. The mosaics in the Basilicas of San Vitale and San Marco were awe-inspiring, the facade of Milan's Duomo was overwhelming, and the almost omnipresent scattering of paintings and sculptures was amazing. Then, at an unheard-of church in a small Italian city, I saw this touching crucifix. It was much simpler than many of the works I'd seen, but I thought it was beautiful. I appreciate how it shows Christ ascending from the cross--triumphing through what seemed defeat. The arms are both wings that lift Christ away from the fallen world and an embrace offered to each of us, an invitation to come to Him.
I'd love to see any crucifixes or other works of art that have touched you. I think it's pretty simple to attach an image--let me know if you have any problems.
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