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Legend of the Holy Cross, The Tree is Felled and Solomon's Laborer, detail

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Description: Legend of the Holy Cross, The Tree is Felled and Solomon's Laborer, detail

TitleLegend of the Holy Cross, The Tree is Felled and Solomon's Laborer, detail

Creator nationality/cultureGerman

Creator rolePainter

Creation datec. 1485

Object typePainting

LocationHoly Cross Chapel, Duttenberg, Germany

SubjectsMural painting and decoration, German--MedievalChurch decoration and ornamentTrees--Religious aspects--ChristianityChristian legends

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Gregory C. Bryda

PublisherYale University Press

Copyright© 2023 by Gregory C. Bryda

Related print edition pages: pp.21-51

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Chapter subject tags:Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Art--MedievalMural painting and decoration, MedievalWood-carving, Medieval--GermanyMary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Art--MedievalTrees--Religious aspects--Christianity--MedievalSculpture, Medieval--GermanyGermany--Religious life and customs--MedievalHoly Cross--Legends--Art--MedievalIllumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval

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