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The cross of Sulniac Cemetery is a banner cross located in the village, church square, southeast of the bedside of the religious building. It dates back to the 16th century and is distinguished by its unique barrel in column, topped by a banner carved on four sides, itself topped by a small cross. This monument, typical of Breton Christian architecture, illustrates the funeral art of the Renaissance in the region.

The cross was listed as historical monuments on October 5, 1926, recognizing its heritage value. His iconography includes a representation of the Crucifixion on the main face, a Pietà at the back (now mutilated), as well as the figures of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Sainte-Marie-Madeleine on the sides. These sculptures reflect the prevailing religious themes of the time.

The granite base supports a cylindrical barrel extended by a parallelepipedic section, decorated with panels in basket handle. This type of cross, often erected in Breton cemeteries, served as both a religious symbol and a community landmark. The Sulniac cross, owned by the commune, remains a remarkable testimony of local sacred art and its stylistic evolution between the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its importance in the Morbihan heritage. Its precise address, 12 Place de l'Église in Sulniac (code INSEE 56247), and its state of conservation (which is considered 'passable') are a subject of study for art historians and archaeologists. The Creative Commons license for associated photographs facilitates its dissemination and cultural enhancement.

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