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Calvary Triptych in Cold Cast Bronze – Veronese Collection – 7.25″ × 8″

There is a moment in the Gospel when almost everything falls silent. Christ hangs upon the Cross. His Mother remains near Him. The disciples have scattered, except for the few who stayed. And upon the hill called Calvary, the great mystery of Christian redemption unfolds.

This Calvary Triptych in Cold Cast Bronze from the Veronese Collection transforms that solemn scene into a richly detailed piece of Catholic devotional art. Measuring approximately 7.25″ × 8″, the triptych presents the Crucifixion in a traditional three-panel format, with a lightly hand-painted cold cast bronze finish that gives the sculpture the appearance and depth of an aged sacred work. The word triptych comes from a tradition of sacred art arranged in three connected sections. For centuries, triptychs appeared upon altars, in chapels, and within Christian homes, allowing a central sacred image to be accompanied by related figures or scenes. When opened for contemplation, the panels create the feeling of a small devotional shrine. At its heart is Calvary. The Gospels tell us that Jesus was taken outside Jerusalem to Golgotha—the Place of the Skull—where He was crucified. What appeared to the world as defeat became, in Christian faith, the place of sacrificial love and redemption. Catholic devotion has never looked upon the Crucifix merely as a record of suffering. The Cross is inseparable from the Resurrection. It reveals the measure of Christ’s love and stands at the center of the Paschal Mystery proclaimed in every generation of the Church.

The triptych format gives this representation an especially contemplative quality. Opened upon a prayer table, mantel, bookshelf, desk, home altar, or devotional space, it creates a visual focal point for prayer and reflection. Its relatively compact proportions allow it to establish a strong sacred presence without requiring the space of a large statue or wall crucifix. The sculpture is crafted in cold cast bronze, a material designed to reproduce the rich appearance and fine detailing associated with traditional bronze sculpture. Light hand-painted accents bring additional definition to the figures and details while retaining the warm, antiqued character of the bronze-toned surface.

Produced as part of the Veronese Collection, the piece is particularly suited to Catholic homes where sacred art is meant to do more than decorate. It can accompany the Stations of the Cross, the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Lenten prayer, Holy Week, and personal meditation on the Passion of Christ. It also makes a meaningful religious gift for Confirmation, RCIA or OCIA reception, weddings, anniversaries, ordinations, clergy, religious, and Catholic households, as well as a particularly appropriate devotional gift during Lent and Easter.

Three panels open. Calvary stands before us. And at the center is the Cross—the place where suffering and mercy meet, and where the Christian eye already looks beyond Good Friday toward the empty tomb. For the story of Calvary does not end on Calvary.

Product Details

Item: Calvary Triptych
Collection: Veronese Collection
Item Number: SR-76234
Subject: Calvary / Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Style: Three-panel devotional triptych
Material: Cold cast bronze
Finish: Lightly hand-painted cold cast bronze
Dimensions: 7.25″ × 8″
Devotional Associations: Passion of Christ, Crucifixion, Calvary, Sorrowful Mysteries, Stations of the Cross, Lent, and Holy Week
Display: Suitable for a home altar, prayer corner, mantel, bookshelf, desk, or other devotional space
Gift Occasions: Confirmation, OCIA/RCIA, weddings, anniversaries, ordinations, housewarmings, Lent, Easter, and Catholic devotional gifts
Category: Catholic Statues & Art → Catholic Religious Art → Crucifixion & Calvary