Cross Stone S. Gregório

Melgaço
Description
Religious architecture cross stone in conjugation with souls in purgatory. The cross stone (Modern Age)) is supported on a square clog with two steps upon which set down a simple and smooth pedestal of quadrangular section sets down. On it stands a Tuscan column with smooth shaft based directly on the pedestal. The capital is topped by a Latin cross exhibiting a sculptural representation of Christ Crucified and the Virgin crowned, standing and folded hands, above a three angels group and wrapped in blanket. To the base of the stone cross were addorsed souls in purgatory with a niche framed by pilasters and topped by a curved pediment.

Location: Melgaço
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