This crucifix is among the oldest in Norway and probably originated around the middle of the twelfth century. The slender figure maintains a standing position before the cross, its knees slightly bent, as was usual in the Romanesque style. Carved slits in his arms and breast evoke stylized ribs and muscles. Christ wears a green…Continue reading 1 Romanesque Crucifix from Leikanger

This high-quality sculpture, which has lost its cross, shows Christ crucified. His body is slightly bent, his crowned head somewhat bowed to the right, and his eyes closed. The figure wears a long loin cloth with a fold at the top that shows the red inner lining. One foot is placed over the other and…Continue reading 7 Crucifix from Fresvik

From the cross, which is composed of two trunks with cut-off branches, hangs a wound-covered, emaciated Christ. His rib cage is lifted forwards, and splinters from the lance can be seen in his side wound. Blood from the wound sin his hands trickles down in thick drops along his arms. On his shoulder-length golden hair…Continue reading 17 A Crucifixus Dolorosus from Fana