On 15 February next, the historic and beautiful Glenstal Abbey in Limerick will host a one-day conference, exploring how Irish sculptors and artists have portrayed the key instruments of Christ’s Passion over the millennia, between the seventh and the seventeenth centuries.
As the central symbol of the Christian faith, the Cross has been depicted in a variety of ways by artists since the early Christian period.
The contributors, Professor Rachel Moss, Professor in the History of Art and Architecture at Trinity College Dublin; Dr Megan Henvey, an Associate Fellow in the Department of History of Art at the University of York; and, Dr Colmán Ó Clabaigh, a monk of Glenstal and a medievalist specialising in the monastic and religious history of late medieval Ireland, will examine the art historical, historical and theological aspects of the Irish High Crosses and will trace the enduring influence of these iconic monuments.
The conference will run from 10.00am through to 4.30pm on 15 February at Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co Limerick, V94 A725.
This conference costs €70, with lunch and refreshments provided. Further details on talks and speakers may be found Glenstal.com. For bookings, please contact 061 621 005 or [email protected].
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