W face of Muiredach's Cross, Monasterboice, Co Louth, Republic of Ireland: an early C10th High Cross showing the Crucifixion & other Bible scenes.
The W face of Muiredach's Cross, Monasterboice, Co Louth, Republic of Ireland: an early C10th High Cross showing the Crucifixion along with other scenes from the New Testament. An inscription on the base says that the cross was erected by 'Muiredach', possibly the abbot Muiredach mac Domhnaill who died c 922. The first monastery here (Mainister Bhuithe) was founded by St Buite who died c 521.
Size: 2671px × 3886px
Location: Muiredach's Cross, Monasterboice, Collon, Co Louth, Republic of Ireland
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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