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The Moulins-en-Tonnerrois Calvary is a square-plan religious building built in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, specifically in 1766. It consists of four stone pillars supporting a pavilion roof, housing a monumental wooden cross. The Christ of this cross is attributed to the sculptor Charles-Antoine Bridan, an artist known for his religious works of the time.

Ranked as historical monuments by decree of 23 August 1912, this calvary is a typical example of 18th century rural religious architecture. The pillars bear Latin inscriptions, including a quotation from the Gospel according to John (3:14), as well as a partial dedication to a certain MD Andrea, probably a pastor or donor. The building, owned by the commune, illustrates the role of the oratories in the spiritual and community life of the Burgundy villages.

Calvary is distinguished by its sober but elegant structure, combining stone and tile-covered frame. The frames ground on the pillars add an artistic and memorial dimension, reflecting the devotional practices of the era. Its location in Moulins-en-Tonnerrois, in the department of Yonne, makes it a local testimony of sacred art and popular piety under the Old Regime.

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