Cedar crucifix, 'Lord of the Holy Cross'

Reverently carving cedar wood, the Montalvo Family explores one of the Christian faith's greatest mysteries in an exquisite crucifix. Jesus' death on the cross provides salvation for mankind, as Christ was crucified in their stead. Conquering death, he rose from the grave and returned to Heaven. The letters INRI stand for Iesus Nazarenvs Rex Ivdaeorvm, Latin for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." The cross is carved from walnut wood, the image of Christ from cedar, painted with oils.