Mindener Kreuz, Bronze crucifix sculpture in Minden, Germany
The Mindener Kreuz stands 105 centimeters tall and features a bronze Christ figure with silver eyes and detailed metalwork throughout its surface.
Roger of Helmarshausen created this religious artwork around 1070, coinciding with the consecration of the new Minden Cathedral in 1072.
The cross depicts Christ without the typical side wound and crown of thorns, while the footrest incorporates a dragon symbol representing defeated evil.
The original cross resides in the Minden Cathedral treasury, while a replica hangs above the main altar for public viewing during regular cathedral hours.
The crucifix consists of six cast bronze sections, originally gold-plated, with a perizoma made from a mixture of copper, silver, lead, and borax.
Location: Minden
Creator: Roger of Helmarshausen
Height: 105 cm
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 52.28860,8.91861
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:42
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