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crucifix

  (krū'sə-fĭks') pronunciation
n.
  1. An image or figure of Jesus on the cross.
  2. A cross viewed as a symbol of Jesus's crucifixion.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin crucifīxus, from Latin, past participle of crucifīgere, crucify. See crucify.]


 
 
WordNet: crucifix
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: representation of the cross on which Jesus died
  Synonyms: rood, rood-tree


 
Wikipedia: Crucifix (Michelangelo)
Michelangelo_Crucifix.jpg
Crucifix
Michelangelo, 1492
Polychrome wood
142 × 35 cm
Santa Maria del Santo Spirito di Firenze

The Crucifix is a polychrome wood sculpture by High Renaissance master Michelangelo, finished in 1492. It is located at the high altar of the church of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito in Florence, Italy.

Although some art historians have identified this work found in the sacristy of Santo Spirito as the wooden cross mentioned by early writers as having been carved by Michelangelo in 1492, the way the head and legs are treated in contrapposto suggests a search for classical harmony. The extremely soft modelling of Christ, his tender facial expression, and the complex anatomical structure have no counterpart in any of Michelangelo's youthful works, and some critics have reservations about its attribution to that artist. Specifically, the handling of the hair and the lack of precise anatomy strongly suggest that this work was inspired by Michelangelo's work, but created by some unknown artist well after Michelangelo's death.


 
Translations: Translations for: Crucifix

Dansk (Danish)
n. - krucifiks

Nederlands (Dutch)
kruisbeeld

Français (French)
n. - crucifix

Deutsch (German)
n. - Kruzifix

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (θρησκ.) (ο) Εσταυρωμένος, σταυρός

Italiano (Italian)
crocifisso

Português (Portuguese)
n. - crucifixo (m)

Русский (Russian)
распятие

Español (Spanish)
n. - crucifijo

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - krucifix

中文(简体) (Chinese (Simplified))
十字架

中文(繁體) (Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 十字架

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 십자가상

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 十字架像, 十字架

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) صليب يمثل المسيح مصلوبا‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮צלב עם דמות הצלוב‬


 
 

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