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CALVAIRE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
- Christian Liturgy
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crucifix clock
1, record 1, English, crucifix%20clock
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The so-called crucifix clocks or "calvaires" were made in France as well as Germany ... The same goes for Madonna figures on a gilt brass or wooden base with a circular, oval or hexagonal shape; these clocks were frequently provided with an automaton. 2, record 1, English, - crucifix%20clock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
- Liturgies chrétiennes
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- horloge calvaire
1, record 1, French, horloge%20calvaire
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- calvaire 2, record 1, French, calvaire
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-08-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
- Christian Theology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Calvary
1, record 2, English, Calvary
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- calvary 2, record 2, English, calvary
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A representation of the crucifixion, consisting of three crosses with the figures of Christ and the thieves, often as large as life, and sometimes surrounded by figures of other personages who were present at the crucifixion. 1, record 2, English, - Calvary
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calvaire
1, record 2, French, calvaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monument religieux représentant un christ en croix, parfois accompagné de statues de la Vierge Marie et de Saint Jean. 1, record 2, French, - calvaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Emplazamientos urbanos
- Teología cristiana
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- calvario
1, record 2, Spanish, calvario
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Representaciones de los pasos de la pasión de Jesucristo colocadas alrededor de las iglesias. 2, record 2, Spanish, - calvario
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