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The Cross of Saint Peter, [1] also known as the Petrine Cross, [2] is an inverted Latin cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, associated with the martyrdom of Saint Peter. The symbol originates from the Catholic tradition that when sentenced to death, Peter requested that his cross be upside down.
An inverted cross. The inverted cross, also known as the upside-down cross, is a symbol that has been used in both Christian and anti-Christian contexts.Historically, it is most commonly associated with Saint Peter, who, according to tradition, was crucified upside down and for whom the symbol represents humility and martyrdom.
A cross with a representation of Jesus' body hanging from it. It is primarily used in Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Eastern Orthodox churches (where the figure is painted), and it emphasizes Christ's sacrifice—his death by crucifixion. It is also used on most rosaries, a Catholic tool for prayer. [91] Altar cross
An inverted (upside-down) cross (particularly the crucifix) has also been considered a symbol of both the Devil and the Antichrist, although in Catholic tradition a plain inverted cross (without the corpus or figure of Christ) is a symbol of Saint Peter.
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The painting depicts Saint Andrew on an upside-down cross between two trees along the axis of the image sunk into the ground. Andrew is tied with ropes around his arms and legs. Three of the subjects tie ropes and fasten the cross to the trees. The subject on the left with the help of a soldier with a helmet ties the cross.
A crux immissa or Latin cross. A Latin cross or crux immissa is a type of cross in which the vertical beam sticks above the crossbeam, [1] giving the cross four arms. Typically the two horizontal and upper vertical arm are the same length, although sometimes the vertical is shorter, however the lower vertical arm is always much longer than any other arm.
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