Liturgical Art History
During a recent visit to Prague, at the Loretto convent, a crucifix located
on a side altar in the outdoor arcade has a near life size curcifix--the corpus
draped with a fur, perhaps ermine cape around the shoulders. The feet are
side by side, like at pre 15th century crucifix, but the feet appear to be
wearing red shoes with Queen Ann heels. I have not been able to find an explanation
for this type of footware on the corpus. Can you help?
QUESTION from Ben April 8, 2001
ANSWER by Mrs. Suzanne Fortin, B.A. on April 14, 2001
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Dear Ben That sounds very intriguing, but unfortunately, I have no information on that particular crucifix. It would make my task much easier if I had a name associated with this crucifix. If readers know of this crucifix, they are asked to write in. Thank you for your question.
God Bless, |