Cross Shaped Collection

Discover the intriguing intersection of ancient history and spiritual symbolism in this captivating comparison

Cross Shaped Collection: Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides

Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The megalithic monument is cross shaped with a central ring of stones and was buildt between 2900 and 2600 BC

Cross Shaped Collection: Untitled (pencil and w/c on paper)

Untitled (pencil and w/c on paper)
PWI261901 Untitled (pencil and w/c on paper) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); Private Collection; © Peter Willi

Cross Shaped Collection: Crucifix with The Virgin and Saint John, c. 1321-25 (tempera on wood)

Crucifix with The Virgin and Saint John, c. 1321-25 (tempera on wood)
XIR439282 Crucifix with The Virgin and Saint John, c.1321-25 (tempera on wood) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Chiesa della Misericordia, San Casciano

Rock-cut Christian church, Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

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Discover the intriguing intersection of ancient history and spiritual symbolism in this captivating comparison. The Cross of Faith spans continents and centuries, from the intricately carved Crucifix with The Virgin and Saint John from 14th-century Europe, to the enigmatic Standing Stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, dating back to around 3000 BC. Both embody the power of the cross, a universal symbol of hope and redemption. Meanwhile, in Ethiopia's Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies a remarkable collection of rock-cut Christian churches, their cross-shaped structures deeply rooted in the rich history and faith of the Ethiopian people. Explore these wonders and unravel the mysteries of the cross that transcend time and place.