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This is a unique and striking design of a Gothic-style wall niche for a depiction of Jesus on the Cross. On each side of the Cross,
an angel kneels in prayer, while the lower section includes a compartment for storing objects. The original Italian name for this
design is 'Cappelletta Acquasantino', indicating that the lower space was originally intended to hold a small bottle of Holy Water.
This pattern is based on a 19th-century Italian design that I have meticulously reconstructed using modern computer techniques. In the original design,
the Cross was integrated into the fretwork of the rear panel. However, I chose to complete the rear panel’s fretwork with the same motif
and slightly extrude the Cross to make it more prominent. This adjustment not only enhances its visibility but also allows the Cross to
be crafted from a contrasting wood, creating a more striking and refined result.
The
niche is designed to be made preferably with 1/4 and 1/8 inches wood or
with 6 and 3 mm wood, but of course it can be resized at will. The
following table gives the dimensions of the niche depending on the wood thickness you use:
|
Height |
Width |
Depth |
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1/4 and 1/8 in. wood |
21,5 in. |
8,3
in. |
2,7 in. |
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6 and 3 mm wood |
51.6 cm |
20cm |
6.5 cm |
|
3/8 and 3/16
in. wood |
32,2 in. |
12,5 in. |
4 in. |
|
8 and 4
mm wood |
68.8 cm |
26.7 cm |
8.7 cm |
Please note that this pattern is registered and copyrighted. If you would like to have it I offer it for 11 € plus shipping.
The pattern is computer made, which provides total precision, and nicely printed for convenient scrolling. Please write me to
[email protected] to buy this pattern or for any questions.
This picture has been sent by Jose Luis Tellez from Celaya
(Guanajuato, Mexico).
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