Nombre de Dios - The Great Cross Metal Print
by Bob Johnson
Product Details
Nombre de Dios - The Great Cross metal print by Bob Johnson. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
Design Details
The Great Cross---... more
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Artist's Description
The Great Cross---
It was erected at the direction of Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley, 1966. Like the Prince of Peace Church, the Great Cross celebrates the Four Hundredth anniversary of the Mission of Nombre de Dios and the City of St. Augustine.
Four hundred years earlier, in 1565, Pedro Menedez de Aviles placed a small wooden cross in Florida's soil and founded the Mission of Nombre de Dios. The beginnings of Christianity in this new land led to numerous missions throughout Florida and, eventually, to the flourishing of the faith that we celebrate throughout this country.
The Cross weighs 70 tons and consists of 200 stainless steel panels in various sizes. The loftiest sections of the Cross contain 1.6 ft. x 10 ft. panels 3/16 in. thick, while 4 ft. x 10 ft. and 5/16 in. thick panels cover the foundational sector. To prevent potential damage from hurricane force winds, workers solidified the lower 65 feet of the Great Cross by tightly filling the inside with concrete. At n...
About Bob Johnson
Now retired from the Automotive industry, I have renewed my interest in Photography, a Hobby that was shared by my wife Jan & daughter Cheri when we lived in California in the late 70's and early 80's, since retirement Cheri has urged me to pick up a camera again. Weekly national travel as a National Training Manager left little time for Photography or anything else for that matter. I am truly enjoying the days I spend with Jan, Cheri and my camera. I take great pleasure in sharing my work with my friends and family, as well as my new found "Photography Friends". ***** MY TREASURED GIFTS***** I have Two art Works hanging on my wall (among others), one is of an English Pointer and the other of a Tiger. On the back of...
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Bob Johnson
Thanks to the mystery buyer from Silver Spring, MD.. Bob