Christ nailed to the cross is topped by a titulus engraved with the Greek monogram “IHC,” which means “Jesus, savior of men.” He is surrounded by Saint John the Evangelist, hand to his face, a symbol of mourning, and the Virgin Mary, who tramples a dragon—a symbol of the victory of Good over Evil—completing the Crucifixion, which becomes a representation of Calvary.

Calvary is completed by seven other lancets featuring seven apostles: Saint Paul, with a receding hairline and carrying the sword of his martyrdom; Saint Thomas holding a ruler, representing his skepticism; Saint Bartholomew with his knife used in his martyrdom, his arms covered by his flayed skin; Saint James the Greater depicted decapitated with his sword planted in the ground; Saint John the Baptist pointing to the lamb; Saint Andrew holding the cross of his martyrdom; and finally, Saint Peter raising the keys to paradise.

Unknown sculptor, Virgin and Child, circa 1250, 84 cm x 22.5 cm x 22 cm. Oak, gilding, raised gesso, polychromy. Coll. Fondation Société archéologique de Namur, inv. n°27. (Exhibited in TreM.a, Musée des arts anciens du Namurois).