The Christus in Context: A Photo Essay

Authors

John W. Welch, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Mormon studies, Christus, statue, art

Abstract

Among the many good reasons to go to Copenhagen, Denmark, is to experience firsthand the famous Christus statue by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844) in the Vor Frue Kirke (The Church of Our Lady), the Lutheran Cathedral of Copenhagen. While this classic sculpture of Christ, in stunning white Carrara marble, would be impressive in any setting, it is especially meaningful and emotive in its original architectural setting.

Recommended Citation

Welch, John W. (2015) "The Christus in Context: A Photo Essay," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 54: Iss. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol54/iss2/8