Infant Christ contemplating the cross
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"Infant Christ contemplating the cross" is a devotional Christian theme depicting the Christ Child thoughtfully gazing at or handling a small cross, symbolizing his future Passion and crucifixion.
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian devotional theme
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iconographic motif ⓘ religious art subject ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Catholic devotional art
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post-medieval Christian art ⓘ |
| depicts |
Christ Child
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infant Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ small cross ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
Christ’s divine mission
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Christ’s human childhood ⓘ union of innocence and sacrifice ⓘ |
| hasContext |
Christian iconography
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devotional imagery of the Passion ⓘ theology of atonement ⓘ |
| hasReligion | Christianity ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
Christ’s foreknowledge of his Passion
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foreshadowing of crucifixion ⓘ incarnation and redemption ⓘ meditation on Christ’s Passion ⓘ |
| iconographicElement |
cross as instrument of crucifixion
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infant or toddler age of Christ ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Christ Child with instruments of the Passion
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Madonna and Child with symbols of the Passion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Passion of Christ
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future crucifixion of Jesus ⓘ redemptive suffering ⓘ sacrifice ⓘ |
| typicalGesture |
Christ Child gazing at cross
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Christ Child holding cross NERFINISHED ⓘ Christ Child touching cross ⓘ |
| usedFor |
meditative prayer
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private devotion ⓘ |
| usedIn |
devotional images
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drawings ⓘ paintings ⓘ prints ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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