The Gero Cross

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:relics
gptkbp:art_style medieval art
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced later Christian art
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Saint_Peter
gptkb:pilgrimages
gptkbp:constructed_in unknown artisan
gptkbp:craftsmanship highly detailed
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of German heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Christian faith
gptkbp:depicts crucifixion of Jesus Christ
gptkbp:dimensions 1.5 meters wide
gptkbp:exhibition displayed in various museums
gptkbp:function liturgical use
gptkbp:historical_analysis gptkb:significant
gptkbp:historical_context medieval Christianity
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:historical_significance important relic
one of the oldest known crucifixes in Germany
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Gero Cross
gptkbp:influenced religious iconography
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:influences modern religious art
gptkbp:inscription gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:Cologne_Cathedral
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cologne_Cathedral
gptkbp:material gptkb:gold
gptkbp:notable_aspect its size and craftsmanship
gptkbp:notable_feature large size
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkbp:preservation_efforts well-preserved
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Holy_Roman_Empire
gptkbp:reprints yes
gptkbp:size approximately 1 meter tall
gptkbp:style Romanesque
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:sacrifice_of_Jesus
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Christian_liturgy
religious ceremonies
gptkbp:weight approximately 50 kg
gptkbp:year_created around 1000 AD
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dom_Church
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6