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In these styles the loincloth became even briefer, barely covering the genitals. In addition, the end of the loincloth became decorative, shown in the shape and form of a fabric caught in a breeze. In at least one representation, these ends became about 2-3 three feet long, suspended by wires from the bar of the cross. Pictures of these roods can be seen in Danmarks kirker , published by the National Museum in Copenhagen. This publication is available at Princeton, Columbia, the New York Public Library and several other university libraries in the US and Canada. James. Concerning the lenght of some loincloths, I think the most impressives loincloths can be seen in german art : Martin Schongauer engravings, many altarpieces, ex."Crucifixion Group", at the Cloisters, Nikolaus and Michael Gerhaert' Crucifixions and altarpieces. Is it an expression of a pre- german-expressionism? Claire Labrecque Un.Laval, Quebec. [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%