Feast Of The Cross Collection

Vue du calvaire, à deux lieues de Paris pendant la fête de l'exaltation de la Sainte Croix, 1817-24
Vue du calvaire, a deux lieues de Paris pendant la fete de l'exaltation de la Sainte Croix, 1817-24. Private Collection

The Raising of the Cross, ca 1633-1645. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Raising of the Cross, ca 1633-1645. Found in the collection of the Museum Bredius, Den Haag

The Raising of the Cross (Triptych, Central Panel), c. 1610. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Raising of the Cross (Triptych, Central Panel), c. 1610. Found in the collection of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerpen

Emperor Heraclius returns the True Cross to Jerusalem. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Dream of Saint Helena. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Elevation of the Cross, c. 1525. Artist: Huber, Wolf (1480 / 5-1553)
The Elevation of the Cross, c. 1525. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c. 1420. Artist
The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c.1420. Private Collection

The Elevation of the Cross (sketch for the triptych). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Elevation of the Cross (sketch for the triptych). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Christ Embracing the Cross. Artist: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Christ Embracing the Cross. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross. Artist: Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610)
The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Artist: Anonymous
Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Found in the collection of the Visoki Decani monastery, Kosovo

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 18th century. Artist: Russian icon
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 18th century. From a private collection

The Water of Life, 19th century. Artist: Italian master
The Water of Life, 19th century. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

El Cristo de las Cruces, Early 18th cen Artist: Moyen, Francisco (1720-1761)
El Cristo de las Cruces, Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Santa Teresa Convent Museum, Potosi, Bolivia

Meskel ceremony in Lalibela, Ethiopia

Melkite feast of the cross, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Melkite priest celebrating the feast of the cross, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

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"Feast of the Cross: A Celebration of Faith and Redemption" Every year on September 14th, Christians around the world commemorate the Feast of the Cross, a significant event in religious history. This feast day holds deep meaning as it marks several pivotal moments related to the Holy Cross. One such moment is Emperor Heraclius' triumphant return of the True Cross to Jerusalem in 629 AD. After years of being held captive by Persian forces, this act symbolized victory over oppression and restoration of faith for believers. The Dream of Saint Helena also plays a crucial role in this celebration. According to legend, Saint Helena dreamt about discovering relics from Christ's crucifixion while she was asleep. Inspired by her vision, she embarked on a journey that led to uncovering fragments of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. Artists throughout history have captured these powerful narratives through their masterpieces. Huber Wolf's "The Elevation of the Cross" (1525) portrays this sacred moment with striking detail and emotion. Similarly, Rubens' sketch for his triptych "The Elevation of the Cross" showcases his artistic brilliance in depicting Christ's sacrifice. Guido Reni's "Christ Embracing The Cross" beautifully captures Jesus' acceptance and embrace of His destiny. Elsheimer Adam's Frankfurt Altarpiece depicts Saints Constantine and Helena venerating the True Cross with reverence and devotion. From Russian icons to Italian masters like Reni or anonymous artists portraying "Exaltation, " each artwork reflects diverse cultural interpretations surrounding this holy occasion. Beyond Europe, Ethiopia celebrates Meskel ceremony in Lalibela where thousands gather annually to honor both St. Helena’s discovery and Emperor Heraclius’ return – an extraordinary display uniting faith communities worldwide.