Christ Relief – Hand-Carved in South Tyrol

The Christ relief is a wall crucifix in a slender form that widens slightly towards the top. The crucified Christ stands in a diamond-shaped opening, and at the top the sign carries the letters INRI. The surface looks as if hammered, and the figure is carved by hand in Val Gardena.

The name Christ Relief is a designation used by the workshop, so we describe only the form. A relief is worked flat and hung on the wall, as distinct from a free-standing figure. The crucifix shows the crucified Christ and is regarded by Christians as a sign of faith and redemption.

• Heights: four steps from 20 cm to 60 cm (20, 30, 40 and 60 cm)
• Finishes: natural – untreated wood, finely sanded; multicolour stained – three stain tones with wax, gold or silver accents depending on the motif; hand-painted – oil colours with gold leaf and silver leaf details, lacquer to fix
• Wood: wood from the Gardena Valley – mainly lime wood, depending on size also maple or Swiss stone pine

The smaller height suits above a bed or in a kitchen, the larger ones a hallway, parish hall or chapel. For Confirmation, a wedding, a house move or in remembrance after a bereavement, the Christ relief finds a good place.

Your Christ relief is with you approx. 3–4 weeks after you order and comes insured directly from South Tyrol, to Germany and Austria only, for €6.90 shipping. Grain and carving marks make every relief one of a kind.