Processional Cross

Spanish

Not on view

Intended for processional use rather than for stationary placement upon an altar, this cross is of a type developed in northern Spain that would have originally contained translucent enamel plaques, like those exhibited nearby. The central medallion on the front shows Christ in Majesty, with the mourning Virgin on the left terminal and Adam rising from the tomb at the base, while at the top is an image alluding to the self-sacrifice of the devout pelican in order to save her young. On the back the four Evangelist symbols surround a medallion featuring the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God).

Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish

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The middle section depicts the Enthroned Christ and the quatrefoils represent the Pelican in her Piety, the Mourning Virgin (the corresponding Mourning St. John is missing), and Adam rising from his tomb.

Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish
Processional Cross, Silver-gilt, with traces of enamel on walnut core, Spanish

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