Everything about Calvary Sculpture totally explained
A Calvary (Calvaire in French) is a type of monumental public
crucifix most commonly found in
Brittany in France.
The Calvaire is distinguished from a simple cross by the inclusion of three-dimensional figures surrounding the Crucifixion itself, typically representing Mary and the apostles of Jesus, though later saints and symbolic figures may also be depicted.
The oldest surviving Calvaire is at the Chapelle
Notre-Dame-de-Tronoën in the town of
Saint-Jean-Trolimon, in south Finistere, near the Pointe de la Torche. This is raised on a large base which also includes carved representations of the
Last Supper and scenes from the passion. Calvaires played an important role in Breton pilgramages known as
Pardons, forming a focal point for public festivals. In some instances the Calvary forms part of an outdoor pulpit or throne.
Calvaires are to be found in large numbers throughout Britanny, and come in many varied forms.
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Image:Lourdes calvaire.jpg|Calvaire at Lourdes.
Image:ND de Tronoën Calvaire 2B.jpg|15th century Calvaire at Notre Dame de Tronoën, Brittany.
Image:Bretagne Finistere StJeanTrolimon 11037.jpg|thumb|200px|the Calvaire at St Jean Tolimon, in Finistere
Image:Saint-Tugen Calvaire 26061 .jpg|Calvaire at Saint-Tugen Chapel, Primelin, Brittany (second half of the 16th century).
Image:Pleubian chaire ext 102005.jpg|Calvaire in Pleubian.
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