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An interesting discussion on processional crosses in Ireland can be found in an article by Raghnall Ó Floinn at https://www.academia.edu/3197230/The_Medieval_Treasures_of_County_Kerry. While the focus is on the Lislaughtin cross associated
with a Franciscan friary, he refers to the cross from the Multyfarnham friary (not reproduced in the article) currently in the National Museum of Ireland. The cross was probably made in England c. 1490. It displays the figure of Christ crucified. The lower
section of the object has sockets for projections that originally supported the figures of Mary and John, the latter now missing. The terminals of the cross are lozenge shaped and were enamelled, most likely with the four Evangelist symbols. The Multyfarnham
cross is similar to the one reproduced on the creativewales.com.
Malgorzata D’Aughton
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You are probably right, Madeleine. I have seen quite a few such crosses, though never shot one for my archive.
best,
Genevra
On 2/5/2015 6:41 AM, Madeleine Gray wrote:
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Pretty common, I should think. But of course being precious metal they were vulnerable.
I can’t find a photo of the Llangunllo one which is in our National Museum but there is a replica made for the Experience of Worship project at
http://www.creativewales.com/customers/Experience_of_Worship/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/C12_Artefacts_Vestments_Books/da_18_otherart.pdf .
Maddy
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Dear Genevra
Your recent comment re Padua, asking people to tell you if they need images has prompted me to write.
I have had a look at your site but have not seen any images of a particular kind of processional cross I have been looking for. The Edward VI inventories of Lincoln cathedral
record a processional cross given to the cathedral by, 'my man', Bishop William Alnwick (bishop of Lincoln 1426-49). It is described as a crucifix with images of the four evangelists on each corner - so far, so usual. But it also has images of Mary and John
sticking out on either side - as in a rood screen. Forgive my inelegant description.
I once had time to kill on Peterborough station and ran to the cathedral (former abbey) for a quick look round. In the treasury, which was open, was a processional cross looking
very like the inventory description. It belongs to a Lincolnshire church and it's tempting to think it might be the very one, although they may have been more common than they are now. Of course, I did not have my camera and every time I have returned since
(usually with family in tow), the treasury has been closed and I have been unable to find anyone who can help me get photographs - I think they think I'm casing the joint for burglary! Clearly I need to go back with a proper appointment and permission.
In the mean time, do you, or does anyone else on the list have any images of such a cross or any idea of how common they are/may have been? I have a photo taken from a poster
I caught sight of in Venice last year, that I can send you off-list so you can see what I mean.
Many thanks,
Rosemary
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