The Molsheim Calvary, a theatrical display of faith now cozying up to the Jesuit church in France, has a disquieting journey under its belt. Erected between 1765 and 1768 for the Chartreuse de Molsheim garden, its primary purpose was to mirror the anguish of Jesus-Christ in the Olive Garden. It's peculiar, though, as the refurbishment of the tile roof on the initial structure took place a jot early, in 1685 - a date that appears to go against the general timeline of its construction. Eventually, it was relocated near the new parish church following the downfall of the old Saint-Georges Church in the early 19th century. This complex group sculpture underwent the addition of terracotta statues of several Order of the Chartreux founders in 1686.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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