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Traditional Catholic Faith => Catholic Living in the Modern World => Topic started by: Capt McQuigg on April 30, 2012, 08:40:44 PM

Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Capt McQuigg on April 30, 2012, 08:40:44 PM
I'm looking to add some crucifixes to my home.  I prefer the traditional crucifix and am looking for anyone out there to point me in the right direction.

Can anyone help point me in the right direction?  

Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Mathieu on April 30, 2012, 08:46:03 PM
I make them if you are interested...

http://sheffieldfinearts.com/Matthew_Sheffield_Fine_Art/Gallery/Pages/Painted_Statues.html

Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: s2srea on April 30, 2012, 08:50:29 PM
Wow- those were very nice. How much do you charge Mathieu?
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: s2srea on April 30, 2012, 08:51:15 PM
I understand they're very high quality, it seems.
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Dino on April 30, 2012, 09:29:28 PM
Yeah, that's nice Mathieu, I found a very nice crucifix on E-Bay.  Pre WWII era.  Well over two feet in height, and a decent price.  I'd suggest E-Bay, surfing the net, keeping your eyes open on garage sales and local ads on the net...
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Diego on April 30, 2012, 09:48:24 PM
On the subject of crucifixes, I would love to find the crucifix designed by Dr. Pierre Barbet, author of A Doctor at Calvary.  Based on his examination of the Shroud of Turin, the Gospels, historical information, and his experience as a surgeon/pathologist, Dr. Barbet designed a crucifix as accurately as the evidence allows.
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Mathieu on May 01, 2012, 03:51:08 PM
Sorry, I did not even know someone responded to the Crucifix thread. I normally charge $50 for them.  They are molded from plaster of Paris with a metal rod through the center and on an oak cross. all are hand-painted.  If you are interested, by all means contact me through the "Contact" page on the website and we can work out the details.  I am more trying to spread Catholic devotion than making a living this way.  God bless you -
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: s2srea on May 01, 2012, 04:53:27 PM
Thank you Mathieu. I will bookmark your webpage for future use. Best of luck as well!
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Mathieu on May 01, 2012, 09:07:37 PM
Thank you !
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Marcelino on May 01, 2012, 11:08:54 PM
Quote from: Capt McQuigg
I'm looking to add some crucifixes to my home.  I prefer the traditional crucifix and am looking for anyone out there to point me in the right direction.

Can anyone help point me in the right direction?  



I was told I should have one in every room of the house.  So, I have a nice one from Amazon for meal prayers, but the rest are mostly plastic ones.  They still look nice!  And they're so cheap.  This place, for example sells 4" plastic ones for 50 cents a piece, with free delivery!  You can't beat it.  

http://www.catholicfreeshipping.com/Products/cfs_enplcr.html
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Capt McQuigg on May 02, 2012, 03:48:36 PM
Quote from: Mathieu
I make them if you are interested...

http://sheffieldfinearts.com/Matthew_Sheffield_Fine_Art/Gallery/Pages/Painted_Statues.html



How long is the waiting period if someone orders a crucifix?

Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: theology101 on May 05, 2012, 01:19:29 AM
Quote from: Marcelino
Quote from: Capt McQuigg
I'm looking to add some crucifixes to my home.  I prefer the traditional crucifix and am looking for anyone out there to point me in the right direction.

Can anyone help point me in the right direction?  



I was told I should have one in every room of the house.  So, I have a nice one from Amazon for meal prayers, but the rest are mostly plastic ones.  They still look nice!  And they're so cheap.  This place, for example sells 4" plastic ones for 50 cents a piece, with free delivery!  You can't beat it.  

http://www.catholicfreeshipping.com/Products/cfs_enplcr.html


Thanks for that link that site has some very reasonable prices. I don't mind plastic if it looks nice, I can't afford a $20 crucifix at this point in my life, let alone a really nice one I have seen some for $100 or more.
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Diego on May 11, 2012, 04:56:57 PM
Quote from: Diego
On the subject of crucifixes, I would love to find the crucifix designed by Dr. Pierre Barbet, author of A Doctor at Calvary.  Based on his examination of the Shroud of Turin, the Gospels, historical information, and his experience as a surgeon/pathologist, Dr. Barbet designed a crucifix as accurately as the evidence allows.


At least I was able to finally find images of the crucifix by Drs. Barbet and Villandre:

http://gira.cadouarn.pagesperso-orange.fr/english/back_matter/crucifixion_gb.htm
http://www.intexte.net/docenligne/suaire_galerie5.jpg

Unfortunately, as best I can find, there are no reproductions available.
Title: Choice of Crucifix
Post by: Diego on May 13, 2012, 12:54:04 PM


This is not the crucifix by Drs. Barbet and Villandre, but it is exactly the concept:
http://shroudnm.com/docs/Shroud-Crucifix.pdf