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Paolo Veneziano: The Crucifixion

Diagram displaying eight types of crosses, each labeled: Greek cross, Latin cross, St. Anthony's cross, St. Andrew's cross, ankh cross, swastika, Jerusalem cross, and Celtic cross.

Giunta Pisano: Crucifixion

cross in Acolmán, Mexico

styles of crosses

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Jerusalem cross Greek cross Maltese cross Saint Anthony’s cross Saint Andrew’s cross Latin cross crucifix crucifixion Crucifixion swastika numerals and numeral systems Star of David dharmachakra vèvè scarab mandala lingam Halo mudra Yinyang

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Philippe Caffiéri

French sculptor

Holy week. Easter. Valladolid. Procession of Nazarenos carry a cross during the Semana Santa (Holy week before Easter) in Valladolid, Spain. Good Friday

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