Crucifixion group (rood screen cross)
Location: Chancel / Apse
Dating: early 13th century (installed in the chancel since 1964)
Material/Type: Wood, fully plastic
Artist/Manufacturer: unknown
The impressive crucifixion group in the apse shows the crucified man with outstretched arms that act like wings and lift the body up. The depiction is one of the most valuable Romanesque rood screen groups in the German cultural area and shows Christ as a sovereign king in the transition to the Gothic style. Installed in the chancel by Clemens Holzmeister in 1964.
Dating: early 13th century (installed in the chancel since 1964)
Material/Type: Wood, fully plastic
Artist/Manufacturer: unknown
The impressive crucifixion group in the apse shows the crucified man with outstretched arms that act like wings and lift the body up. The depiction is one of the most valuable Romanesque rood screen groups in the German cultural area and shows Christ as a sovereign king in the transition to the Gothic style. Installed in the chancel by Clemens Holzmeister in 1964.