PHOTOS: Crucifixion mural in St. Joseph Church in Westphalia
This nearly 25-foot-wide, gilded mural depicting the Crucifixion adorns the chancel arch above the altar in St. Joseph Church in Westphalia. It is part of a nearly completed, massive renovation of the church.
Photo by Jay Nies
This nearly 25-foot-wide, gilded mural depicting the Crucifixion adorns the chancel arch above the altar in St. Joseph Church in Westphalia. It is part of a nearly completed, massive renovation of the church.
Photo by Jay Nies
This nearly 25-foot-wide, gilded mural depicting the Crucifixion adorns the chancel arch above the altar in St. Joseph Church in Westphalia. It is part of a nearly completed, massive renovation of the church.
Photo by Jay Nies
This diagram tells the height of each figure in the mural.
From a temporary studio in Westphalia, artist Stoyko Stoykov of Conrad Schmitt Studios works on a mural depicting the Crucifixion for the area high above the altar in historical St. Joseph Church. The artwork is part of a comprehensive renovation of the church’s exterior and interior.
These full-size charcoal renderings by Stoyko Stoykov preceded the painting of the mural.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
These full-size charcoal renderings by Stoyko Stoykov preceded the painting of the mural.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
These full-size charcoal renderings by Stoyko Stoykov preceded the painting of the mural.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
These full-size charcoal renderings by Stoyko Stoykov preceded the painting of the mural.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
Artist Stoyko Stoykov rendered each future in black-and-white on the canvas before applying layers of acrylic paint.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
Artist Stoyko Stoykov rendered each future in black-and-white on the canvas before applying layers of acrylic paint.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
Artist Stoyko Stoykov rendered each future in black-and-white on the canvas before applying layers of acrylic paint.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
Artist Stoyko Stoykov rendered each future in black-and-white on the canvas before applying layers of acrylic paint.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of an angel.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of an angel.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of Jesus's crucifixion.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of Jesus's crucifixion.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of one of the thieves crucified with Jesus.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of one of Mary Magdalene comforting the Blessed Mother at the foot of the cross.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of one of Mary Magdalene comforting the Blessed Mother at the foot of the cross.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of St. John the Apostle at the foot of the cross.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
This is the completed image of St. John the Apostle at the foot of the cross.
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The completed mural gets installed high atop the altar in St. Joseph Church.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
The final embellishment with 23-karat gold leaf completes the image.
Photo of Stoyko Stoykov
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These 24 images are of the newly created Crucifixion mural in St. Joseph Church in Westphalia and the process of creating them.
